Before AI Replaces Physicians, Someone Should Ask Patients

Reactions from healthcare stakeholders to a recent JAMA opinion suggesting AI can replace physicians by 2030.

Scientists Are Using AI And Viruses To Help Defeat Superbugs

Deep learning models can help scientists build customized phages.

Measles Outbreak In Pennsylvania— A Case Study In The Challenges Of Public Health

A public health expert explains how the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania exemplifies the challenges facing public health in America.

The Intricacies Of Artificial General Intelligence And Curing Disease

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) may enable human-level reasoning and critical thinking across multiple cognitive domains.

Medical Saline Recalled Over Potential Fiberglass Contamination

The bags were distributed to at least 14 States and the FDA has warned of serious potential harm to patients including blood clots, allergic reactions and death.

Ebola Vaccine Rollout Begins In DR Congo Amid Continuing Outbreak

The vaccine was not designed for the Bundibugyo strain causing the epidemic, but experts are hopeful that it may provide some protection while new vaccines are developed.

FDA Authorizes Autonomous Blood-Drawing Robot

The Aletta from startup Vitestro uses near-infrared light and ultrasound to find veins, then executes the blood collection process from tourniquet application to bandaging.

Ebola Is Out of Control In Congo

Congo’s Ebola epidemic has held at a reproduction number near 1 for six weeks. It is the largest in the country’s history and it is not yet shrinking.

How To Move Your Child’s Healthcare To College

Your child’s doctors are licensed where you live, not where they’re going. A ten-step checklist for moving a student’s care, prescriptions and coverage to campus.

Covid-19 Cases Surge—Here’s What’s Different This Summer That Will Help

As Covid again increases, these will help you weather or prevent infection: vaccines, masks, Paxlovid, metformin, azelastine, some antihistamines, and Ensitrelvir.