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AI’s Impact In Medicine Around Development, Deployment, And Use

how can we make sure that we implement AI in a responsible way that provides mostly positive benefits while minimizing the potential downsides?

ByRon SchmelzerContributor
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5 hours ago

Childhood Abuse Linked To Higher Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adulthood

People who survived emotional abuse or neglect during their childhood might be almost three times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders.

ByAnuradha VaranasiContributor
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18 hours ago

WHO Warns Threat Of Bird Flu Spreading To Humans Is ‘Great Concern’

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned bird flu may evolve and transmit from human to human after an outbreak among cattle and goats in the U.S. led to the infection of a Texas man.

ByArianna JohnsonForbes Staff
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20 hours ago

Gene Therapy: Non-Viral Vectors

Modern medicine constantly searches for safer and more efficient ways to treat genetic disorders. One cutting-edge solution that has emerged is the use of non-viral vectors.

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22 hours ago

AI Identifies New Potential Treatments For Parkinson’s Disease

AI and machine learning techniques can be used to speed up the discovery of new drug candidates for serious diseases like Parkinson's and cancer.

ByVictoria ForsterContributor
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Apr 18, 2024

Elevance Health Reports $2.2 Billion Profit Despite Drop In Medicaid Enrollment

Elevance Health reported a first quarter profit of $2.2 billion as commercial health insurance and healthcare services offset a big decrease in Medicaid enrollment.

ByBruce JapsenSenior Contributor
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Apr 18, 2024

Drugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy are being explored for treating an array of conditions including sleep apnea, kidney disease, addiction, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

ByRobert HartForbes Staff
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PREMIUMApr 18, 2024

How A Decades-Old Medical Records Company Made A Huge AI Bet To Save Itself

Veradigm's interim CEO Yin Ho has an audacious plan to reinvent what was formerly Allscripts with the $140 million acquisition of AI startup ScienceIO.

ByKatie JenningsForbes Staff
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Apr 18, 2024

Being Touched Often Might Help Improve Mental Health

Receiving any form of physical touch, whether it is from other human beings or animals, can help in reducing anxiety, depression, and even pain in adults and children.

ByAnuradha VaranasiContributor
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Apr 17, 2024

Heritage Provider Network: Medical Group, For Sale

Lots has been made over the last few years about the acquisition of Oak Street Health One Medical. Heritage is a unique remaining asset.

BySachin H. JainContributor