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September 5, 2023

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

Insilico Medicine recently announced that its new AI-designed drug for COVID-19 has entered Phase I clinical trials. If approved, it would become an alternative to the current antiviral medications.

August 31, 2023

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

A recent health alert from the CDC indicated malaria isn't always contracted during international travel — there have been recent reports of locally acquired cases.

August 31, 2023

AI chatbots fall short when giving cancer treatment recommendations: ‘Remain cautious’

A new study in JAMA Oncology confirms that OpenAI’s ChatGPT might have some serious shortcomings when it comes to doling out medical advice for cancer treatment.

August 23, 2023

Medical professionals utilizing AI to judge narcotics prescriptions: report

Medical professionals are turning to artificial intelligence models to produce addiction risk assessments for the prescription of opioids.

August 21, 2023

Ask a doctor: 25 burning questions about AI and health care answered by an expert

As artificial intelligence continues to ramp up in health care, some patients may be uncertain or curious. Dr. Harvey Castro, a Texas ER physician, answers 25 of the most common patient questions.

August 18, 2023

Egg-freezing is 'exploding' among some age groups — here's what women must know

Women worldwide are choosing to freeze their eggs more frequently. Drs. Cynthia Flynn and Ruth O. Arumala explain why the trend is booming, especially among younger people.

August 17, 2023

Kim Kardashian says full-body MRI scans can be ‘life-saving,' yet many experts remain skeptical

Reality star Kim Kardashian recently touted the wellness trend of whole-body MRI screening, saying these screenings can be "life-saving." Health experts and medical professionals shared views.

August 16, 2023

As AI shows up in doctors' offices, most patients are giving permission as experts advise caution

As artificial intelligence enters more doctors' offices, Augmedix CEO Manny Krakaris and AI expert Dr. Harvey Castro offer insights on patient consent, as well as benefits and risks.

August 14, 2023

Wearable device with AI could allow for at-home breast cancer screenings: ‘Accessible and personalized'

Researchers at MIT are developing a wearable ultrasound scanner to enable women to screen for breast cancer at home. Dr. Harvey Castro weighed in on the benefits and risks.

August 10, 2023

New AI tech aims to detect the origin of cancers for optimal treatments: ‘An important step’

Researchers at MIT have created an artificial intelligence (AI) model that analyzes the genetic information and predicts where in the body tumors first appeared.