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technology15 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

health2 months ago•32 min saved

The DIY Peptide Boom: Hype, Hazards, and Hidden Costs

A Skeptic Magazine piece warns that although FDA‑approved peptide drugs have advanced medicine, a growing grey-market of unapproved, self-injected peptides sold online poses serious risks: unknown ingredients, immunogenic reactions, potential cancer-related angiogenesis, contamination, and scant human data. It contrasts legitimate peptide pharmacology with unsafe, unregulated products, discusses FDA regulatory shifts that don’t guarantee safety or efficacy, and argues that true medical progress requires rigorous trials, physician oversight, and quality controls rather than influencer hype and DIY injections.

via Skeptic|

#biohacking #evidence-based-medicine #fda-regulation

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Founding USPSTF Members Warn of Threat to Preventive-Services Panel

Veteran members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warn that HHS under Secretary RFK Jr. could undermine or dismantle the panel, potentially replacing its members, slashing its budget, or rewriting rules of evidence to revise or rescind recommendations, threatening coverage of A- and B-grade preventive services and eroding trust in evidence-based guidance; with several members' terms expired and four draft guidelines pending, the panel's future remains unclear.

via MedPage Today|

#evidence-based-medicine #health #health-policy

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Breathwork Buzz vs. Evidence: The Science Behind Its Claims and Risks

Breathwork has exploded as a wellness trend, with some techniques easing stress and others promising transformative outcomes. While slower breathing can lower cortisol and rapid methods like Wim Hof may affect CO2/oxygen balance and inflammation, the evidence is mixed and often overstated. Experts warn that many courses charge high fees for claims not yet grounded in solid science, and that breathing is free and best guided by medical advice in risky cases. The takeaway: breathwork can have real effects, but hype should be tempered by evidence and safety considerations.

via The Guardian|

#breathwork #evidence-based-medicine #health

health8 months ago•5 min saved

Medical Experts Debunk and Clarify Claims on Vaccines, Autism, and Pregnancy

A pediatrician critiques RFK Jr.'s claims about vaccines and acetaminophen, emphasizing the importance of scientific methodology and evidence-based medicine over feelings-based or conclusion-driven approaches, warning against the dangers of misinformation that undermines trust in scientific processes.

via Slate|

#evidence-based-medicine #fact-checking #health

healthcare10 months ago•4 min saved

Implications of Vinay Prasad's Departure for FDA and American Medicine

Vinay Prasad, a dedicated and intelligent physician, recently left his role at the FDA amid controversy over drug safety and political pressures, highlighting the challenges of maintaining scientific integrity in regulatory decisions.

via statnews.com|

#drug-safety #evidence-based-medicine #fda

healthcare11 months ago•36 min saved

Morning Immunotherapy: The Key to Better Outcomes?

Administering immunotherapy in the morning may influence treatment outcomes due to circadian rhythms affecting immune and cancer cell replication. A personal case from 1995 suggests scheduling chemotherapy in the evening could reduce immune suppression, but lack of clinical studies and systemic barriers hinder research and protocol changes. The discussion emphasizes the potential of chronotherapy, the importance of evidence-based medicine, and the need for more flexible, innovative approaches in medical research, balanced with ethical considerations and rigorous testing.

via Hacker News|

#circadian-rhythm #evidence-based-medicine #healthcare

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Cancer Experts Caution Against Harmful Coffee Enemas and Juice Diets Amid Misinformation Rise

Cancer experts warn about the rise of misinformation online, including false treatments like coffee enemas and juice diets, which lead patients to reject proven therapies, risking their lives. They emphasize the need for better communication and trust in evidence-based medicine, especially amid the proliferation of false information on social media.

via The Guardian|

#cancer-misinformation #coffee-enemas #evidence-based-medicine

health3 years ago•8 min saved

Navigating Cancer Treatment Options: From Prevention to Experimental Therapies.

Experimental therapies for cancer should be assessed based on evidence, with FDA-approved drugs recommended in cancer guidelines being the most reliable options. Most experimental cancer treatments fail, and early-stage treatments are not helpful for those with cancer now. Late-stage clinical trials offer the best chance for next-generation treatments before approval, and cancer patients should ask their oncologists about promising trials. Understanding cancer and its treatment can ease fears, and an AI cancer counselor could be a valuable resource for patients to access evidence-based information.

via NPR|

#ai-cancer-counselor #cancer #clinical-trials