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AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: From Diagnostics to Doctor Efficiency
technology1 year ago

AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: From Diagnostics to Doctor Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is transforming how doctors access medical knowledge by providing faster, more focused search capabilities. Traditional methods like PubMed and UpToDate are being enhanced with AI-powered tools such as OpenEvidence and Consensus, which offer direct answers to medical queries by synthesizing information from peer-reviewed sources. While these AI tools improve efficiency, they also raise concerns about automation bias and the need for clinicians to critically evaluate AI-generated information. The integration of AI in medical practice aims to balance speed and accuracy, ultimately enhancing patient care.

Ancient Woman's Remarkable Survival: Two Successful Head Surgeries Millennia Ago
archaeologyhistory2 years ago

Ancient Woman's Remarkable Survival: Two Successful Head Surgeries Millennia Ago

Archaeological remains from Spain have revealed that a woman from the late Neolithic/early Copper Age underwent two cranial surgeries during her adult life. The trepanations, or surgical entries into the cranium, were expertly made and aimed to access the outermost layer of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The surgeries were not the result of violence or ritual cannibalism, as the areas around the trepanations were clean, and the woman lived for months after the second procedure. This discovery showcases the medical knowledge and value placed on life in primitive societies during that time.