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The Verge reports that Google has disabled its AI Overviews for medical questions after a Guardian investigation found misleading and dangerous medical guidance, including incorrect pancreatic cancer dietary advice and bogus liver-test information; Google says clinicians reviewed the content, many results were supported by quality sources, and improvements are ongoing.
Quarterback prospect Caleb Williams declined to participate in medical testing at the scouting combine but plans to share his medical information with teams during visits, stating that not all 32 teams can draft him. He also chose not to throw at the combine, citing his extensive game footage as sufficient evidence of his abilities. Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, intends to visit multiple teams and expressed openness to meeting with unexpected teams during the process.
YouTube will now promote step-by-step first aid videos made by hospitals and trustworthy health organizations at the top of search results for acute health emergencies including bleeding, choking, heart attacks, seizures, and opioid overdoses. The new feature, known as First Aid Information Shelves, aims to provide critical life-saving knowledge and limit the spread of health misinformation, with videos created by Mass General Brigham, the Mexican Red Cross, and the American Heart Association. This move could make YouTube a more reliable tool in a medical emergency, and many of the videos are available in English and Spanish, with support for other languages planned for the future.
Police are reportedly using pharmacies as a covert means to access medical information about individuals without their knowledge or consent, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
Select Android phones will receive an update to the Personal Safety app, allowing users to share critical medical information with first responders during emergency calls. The feature, developed by RapidSOS, enables users to send their name, allergies, pre-existing conditions, emergency contacts, medication details, and more. The update is currently available in certain regions in the United States and is limited to supported emergency numbers like 911. The Personal Safety app is exclusive to the Nothing Phone 1 and Google Pixel lineup, running on Android 12 or above. The availability of the feature depends on network support and third-party manufacturers' decision to include the app on their hardware.
Your smartphone has hidden features that can make your life easier, such as keeping medical information handy, fighting eye fatigue with night mode, using split-screen on Android, sharing your location with friends, and fixing typos by shaking or swiping your phone.
Your smartphone has hidden features that can make your life easier, such as keeping medical information handy, fighting eye fatigue with night mode, using split-screen on Android, sharing your location with friends, and fixing typos with a shake or swipe.
Your smartphone has hidden features that can make your life easier, such as keeping medical information handy, fighting eye fatigue with night mode, using split-screen on Android, sharing your location with friends, and fixing typos with a shake or swipe.
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have tested the effectiveness of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard in providing medical information. While AI can be a valuable educational tool, it has limitations in accurately answering complex medical questions. However, AI can offer more relevant search results compared to Google when it comes to symptom searches. The use of AI in reading and interpreting medical tests such as CT scans and MRI's is being explored, with the potential to improve efficiency and collaboration between AI and healthcare professionals. Despite its capabilities, AI can never replace human professionals due to the unique qualities of empathy and counseling they provide. Patients and medical workers should be cautious of overestimating AI results and ensure proper education and counseling accompany its use.
Wear OS 4 update will bring new safety features to the original Pixel Watch, including Emergency Sharing to send real-time location to predefined contacts, Safety Check to automatically share location with emergency contacts if the countdown is not canceled, and the ability to add medical information for emergency responders. These features join existing ones like Emergency SOS and Fall Detection, while Auto Call Screen will be available on both generations of Pixel Watch paired with a Tensor-powered phone. Other updates include the availability of apps like Gmail on Wear OS 3 and the ability to transfer the watch to a new phone.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the erosion of public trust in medical information, with misinformation leading to unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths. The binary thinking of science versus non-science has contributed to the loss of trust, as people cling to their preferred sources of information, even if they disseminate misinformation. The federal government's deprioritization of science communication and social media's profit-driven incentive to allow misinformation to spread have further exacerbated the problem. Epidemiologists emphasize the need to restore trust and prioritize effective communication to combat the ongoing challenges in public health.
A study has found that voice assistants like Siri and Alexa provide inconsistent and often irrelevant information when it comes to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Only 59% of responses included CPR-related information, and just one third gave actual CPR instructions. Bystanders are advised not to rely on voice assistants for medical information and should prioritize calling emergency services (911) in case of a medical emergency. The American Heart Association recommends taking CPR courses and building a cardiac response plan. Researchers suggest standardizing phrases and incorporating evidence-based content to improve the quality of CPR instructions provided by voice assistants.
Google's chief health officer, Dr Karen DeSalvo, has highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, stating that it could provide better access to quality services and support doctors in addressing workforce shortage issues. However, she emphasized the need for caution and ethical considerations in utilizing AI, as it should be seen as a tool in the doctor's toolbox rather than a replacement for human doctors. DeSalvo mentioned the importance of ensuring factual and consistent information and addressing concerns about potential misdiagnosis. The ultimate goal is to empower patients with knowledge and agency while maintaining the doctor-patient relationship.
NBA Draft prospects will have to participate in the league's combine or they won't be eligible to be picked until the next draft they attend and fully participate in, according to a joint memo from the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association. The new collective bargaining agreement will also require players to share medical information and participate in team interviews, media circuits, player development sessions, and other assessments. The changes are expected to be enacted in 2024 and will remove automatic draft eligibility for high school or college players that sign professional contracts with the G League Ignite, Overtime Elite, or the NBL.
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine tested ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, on 25 questions related to breast cancer screening guidelines and found that it answered accurately 88% of the time. However, the chatbot gave outdated information in one response and inconsistent responses in two others. Experts caution that ChatGPT's responses should be vetted by a doctor and that it is not yet ready for the real world.