Cart is empty Ethical frameworks in medicine go at least as far back to the Hippocratic Oath in 400 BCE. With artificial intelligence (AI) now rapidly accelerating in health care settings—attested by the 500-plus AI devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration, mostly just in the past two years—novel frameworks are needed to ensure appropriate use of this new modality.
Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts more people worldwide than low back pain or diabetes—or even anxiety and depression combined.
Heat waves and hot temperatures are hard on the body—but a series of built-in adaptations make it easier to cope
Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded in many countries in 2023. In some parts of Europe, summer temperatures even exceeded 45℃.
Study finds vaping renders frontline immune cells unable to move to meet threats
Inhaling vapor from an e-cigarette may be stopping frontline immune cells from working typically, as a new study shows that even moderate smoke exposure suppresses cell activity.
Patients may not have choice in behavioral health visit modality
Many patients do not have a choice of whether they receive in-person or remote behavioral health care, according to a report published online Sept. 5 in Health Affairs.
Exiting the pandemic together: Achieving global immunity and equity
A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience, titled “Exiting the pandemic together: achieving global immunity and equity.”
Bladder transplantation in humans? Initial studies to develop technique
A series of pre-clinical studies provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans, as reported in the October issue of the Journal of Urology.
A new article collection on integrating evidence-based programs into clinical practice
As part of its partnership with the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Medical Care has published its article collection, which provides specific information about the costs that health care systems can expect to incur in promoting the uptake of specific evidence-based programs.
French solar street lighting company to invest in Zambia
By PRINCE MABUMBA
A FRENCH company specialised in the provision of solar street lighting has embarked on an investment drive to Zambia.
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Can what works to treat cancer work for diabetes?
To live with type 1 diabetes is to be ruled by relentless routine. Food must be carefully monitored, and the only treatment, subcutaneous insulin, is burdensome—requiring regular injections or an insulin pump, continuous glucose monitoring and/or finger sticks to test one’s blood sugar levels.