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technology16 days ago•15 min saved

American Doctors Turn to OpenEvidence AI as Free Clinical Companion

NBC News reports that OpenEvidence, a free AI-powered medical search tool, is now used by about 65% of U.S. doctors and roughly 1.2 million clinicians worldwide, handling tens of millions of queries to aid clinical decisions, exam prep, and note-taking. It aims to supplement clinicians’ judgment with rapid, licensed evidence from top journals and organizations. While widely praised for speed and access to high-quality sources, experts warn of potential hallucinations, gaps in patient-outcome research, privacy concerns, and the risk of overreliance among trainees. Hospitals vary in privacy practices and some are integrating it with electronic health records, as competition with UpToDate and other AI tools grows; OpenEvidence is ad-supported, free for users, and undergoing ongoing studies to assess its impact on care.

via NBC News|

#ai-in-medicine #evidence-based-medicine #openevidence

technology23 days ago•9 min saved

AI Aims to Spot Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

Researchers describe a trio of advances against pancreatic cancer: a drug targeting a key cancer-driving gene, a personalized mRNA vaccine, and an AI imaging tool that can flag cancer years earlier than typical diagnoses. A Mayo Clinic study suggests the AI system could detect pancreatic cancer up to three years before diagnosis, with about 85% overall accuracy and sensitivity higher than radiologists in earlier scans. While promising, experts caution that such tools must be applied to high‑risk populations to avoid false positives and that more work is needed before broad clinical adoption.

via The Ringer|

#ai-in-medicine #early-detection #mayo-clinic

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Brighton doctor launches AI-powered charity to repurpose drugs for ultra-rare brain disorder

A Brighton emergency physician, Prof Rob Galloway, launches Rare People - The Research Charity after his daughter Frankie is diagnosed with the ultra-rare DeSanto Shinawi syndrome. The charity will fund clinical trials of repurposed medicines identified by artificial intelligence to treat rare genetic brain disorders, inspired by Mayo Clinic cell studies suggesting possible benefit from an epilepsy drug. The aim is to include UK children in trials and, eventually, expand to adults, with support from Brighton & Hove Albion FC at the launch.

via BBC|

#ai-in-medicine #clinical-trials #drug-repurposing

technology3 months ago•14 min saved

AI in the OR raises safety alarms as malfunctions and lawsuits mount

Reuters documents safety concerns with AI-enabled medical devices, notably Johnson & Johnson’s Acclarent TruDi Navigation System, which added AI in 2021 and is tied to malfunctions and injuries, including misidentified anatomy and strokes, with several lawsuits alleging AI contributed to harm. The FDA reports thousands of AI-powered device alerts and dozens of recalls as regulators struggle to keep pace with rapid AI adoption in medicine, highlighting ongoing questions about safety and oversight as AI expands in the field.

via Reuters|

#ai-in-medicine #fda-oversight #medical-devices

television4 months ago•14 min saved

'The Pitt' Returns: Exploring Medical Realities and Character Perceptions

Season 2 of 'The Pitt' explores character perceptions and conflicts, including a new doctor and AI integration, while addressing real-world medical issues and industry changes, with a focus on character arcs and industry impacts.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ai-in-medicine #character-development #medical-drama

healthcare5 months ago•5 min saved

Doctors Embrace AI to Enhance Patient Care and Research

The article emphasizes the urgent need for medical schools and health systems to integrate AI literacy and protocols into clinical training, advocating for AI as a vital tool for doctors to enhance patient care and decision-making, especially in underserved areas, rather than restricting its use.

via statnews.com|

#ai-in-medicine #ai-literacy #clinical-decision-support

health-and-technology7 months ago•8 min saved

The Rise of Fake AI Doctors and the Risks of Misinformation in Healthcare

The article discusses the risks of bias, hallucinations, and opacity in AI systems used in health research, highlighting how these issues threaten the reliability and trustworthiness of medical data and findings, and proposing solutions like transparency and better oversight to mitigate these risks.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-hallucinations #ai-in-medicine #health-and-technology

health7 months ago•5 min saved

When to Worry and Act on Back Pain: Key Signs and Causes

Back pain affects over 619 million people globally and has various causes, from muscle strain to serious conditions like cancer. Most cases improve with conservative treatments like physical therapy and lifestyle changes, but warning signs such as weakness or loss of control require urgent medical attention. Imaging should be used judiciously, and advancements like AI are enhancing spine care. Education and self-care are key to managing back pain effectively.

via Forbes|

#ai-in-medicine #back-pain #health

health8 months ago•7 min saved

AI Revolutionizes Cancer Treatment and Care

Steve Brown, after being misdiagnosed with mild gastritis, used AI-driven medical tools to identify and treat his aggressive blood cancer early, demonstrating how AI can augment traditional healthcare by providing personalized insights, improving diagnosis accuracy, and enabling proactive patient participation in treatment decisions.

via statnews.com|

#ai-in-medicine #cancer-diagnosis #health

health8 months ago•4 min saved

ESC 2025 Highlights: Breakthroughs in Heart Disease Research and Record Attendance

At the 2025 European Society of Cardiology conference, groundbreaking research was presented including a new blood pressure drug baxdrostat, AI-powered diagnostic tools, dietary recommendations like potassium intake, genetic testing for children, and vaccines that may reduce cardiovascular risks, marking a significant advancement in heart disease prevention and treatment.

via The Guardian|

#ai-in-medicine #diet-and-exercise #health

healthcare10 months ago•7 min saved

Navigating Accountability and Ethics in AI-Driven Healthcare

AI is rapidly transforming the medical field by enhancing research, streamlining administrative tasks, improving patient care, and reshaping medical education, despite some challenges like data privacy and bias.

via Fortune|

#ai-challenges #ai-in-medicine #doctor-training