Study finds clinicians could be fooled by biased AI, despite explanations

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAI models in health care are a double-edged sword, with models improving diagnostic decisions for some demographics, but worsening decis

Updated on: December 30,2023

Study finds clinicians could be fooled by biased AI, despite explanations

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAI models in health care are a double-edged sword, with models improving diagnostic decisions for some demographics, but worsening decis

Updated on:December 30,2023

An AI tool that can help forecast viral outbreaks

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a never-ending parade of SARS-CoV-2 variants, each equipped with new ways to evade the immune system,

Updated on: January 06,2024

An AI tool that can help forecast viral outbreaks

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a never-ending parade of SARS-CoV-2 variants, each equipped with new ways to evade the immune system,

Updated on:January 06,2024

Cancer among people experiencing homelessness: Research into current situation forms basis for prevention program

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageCancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is the second

Updated on: January 10,2024

Cancer among people experiencing homelessness: Research into current situation forms basis for prevention program

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imageCancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is the second

Updated on:January 10,2024

WHO says AI risks in global health 'must be accounted for'

JANUARY 24, 2024 Editors' notesby SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care providers need to be aware of the risks of using AI—especially in low- and middle-income countries—the Wor

Updated on: March 14,2024

WHO says AI risks in global health 'must be accounted for'

JANUARY 24, 2024 Editors' notesby SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealth care providers need to be aware of the risks of using AI—especially in low- and middle-income countries—the Wor

Updated on:March 14,2024

First human clinical trial for pill-sized device that monitors breathing from the gut

byCell PressVMPill shown in a clear gel capsule for ease of visualization of internal components. Credit: Ben PlessScientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital si

Updated on: January 04,2024

First human clinical trial for pill-sized device that monitors breathing from the gut

byCell PressVMPill shown in a clear gel capsule for ease of visualization of internal components. Credit: Ben PlessScientists have developed an ingestible device that can safely monitor vital si

Updated on:January 04,2024

AI predictive models shown to be unreliable over time in clinical settings

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalModel use leads to mixed associations because at-risk patients avoid adverse outcomes, and the EHR captures this. Future models trained on data containing these mixed a

Updated on: January 05,2024

AI predictive models shown to be unreliable over time in clinical settings

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalModel use leads to mixed associations because at-risk patients avoid adverse outcomes, and the EHR captures this. Future models trained on data containing these mixed a

Updated on:January 05,2024

AI medical coding research adds to big picture

by West Virginia UniversityMegan McDougal, WVU associate professor in health informatics and information management, is researching the role artificial intelligence will play in medical coding. C

Updated on: April 06,2024

AI medical coding research adds to big picture

by West Virginia UniversityMegan McDougal, WVU associate professor in health informatics and information management, is researching the role artificial intelligence will play in medical coding. C

Updated on:April 06,2024

Assessing unintended consequences in AI-based neurosurgical training

byMcGill UniversityA trainee using a virtual reality neurosurgical simulator. Credit: The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Virtual reality simulators can help learners improve the

Updated on: January 07,2024

Assessing unintended consequences in AI-based neurosurgical training

byMcGill UniversityA trainee using a virtual reality neurosurgical simulator. Credit: The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Virtual reality simulators can help learners improve the

Updated on:January 07,2024

Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen drivers

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published by the journalPediatricsfound that driving skills measured at the time of licensure

Updated on: January 06,2024

Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen drivers

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published by the journalPediatricsfound that driving skills measured at the time of licensure

Updated on:January 06,2024

Smart scalpel could help doctors hone surgical skills

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: University of EdinburghScalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices,a

Updated on: January 06,2024

Smart scalpel could help doctors hone surgical skills

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: University of EdinburghScalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices,a

Updated on:January 06,2024

A Window to the Womb: Leveraging AI and Retinal Vascular Imaging for Early, Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, affecting 2–8% of pregnancies globally. Each year, it accounts for approximately 46,000 maternal and over 500,000 fetal deaths, disproportionately burdening low-resource settin

Updated on: July 25,2025

A Window to the Womb: Leveraging AI and Retinal Vascular Imaging for Early, Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, affecting 2–8% of pregnancies globally. Each year, it accounts for approximately 46,000 maternal and over 500,000 fetal deaths, disproportionately burdening low-resource settin

Updated on:July 25,2025

Students create app to help medical students learn how to talk to patients

byUniversity of CalgaryMehul Gupta, left, and Eddie Guo discuss how an AI tool will work to help students develop empathy. Credit: Nada Hassanin, University of CalgaryEddie Guo did a lot of self

Updated on: January 05,2024

Students create app to help medical students learn how to talk to patients

byUniversity of CalgaryMehul Gupta, left, and Eddie Guo discuss how an AI tool will work to help students develop empathy. Credit: Nada Hassanin, University of CalgaryEddie Guo did a lot of self

Updated on:January 05,2024