Your doctor may have an AI assistant taking notes during your next Zoom call In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various industries, and the healthcare sector is no exception. With the advent of telemedicine and virtual consultations becoming increasingly popular, it comes as no surprise that AI… Continue reading Your doctor may have an AI assistant taking notes during your next Zoom call
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OpenAI’s Transcription Tool Hallucinates. Hospitals Are Using It Anyway
OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, recently introduced a highly advanced transcription tool named Whisper. This technology is capable of converting audio recordings into written text with impressive accuracy and speed. Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, are eagerly embracing this cutting-edge tool despite its occasional instances of hallucination. The decision to adopt Whisper, even… Continue reading OpenAI’s Transcription Tool Hallucinates. Hospitals Are Using It Anyway
The UK’s NHS Going Digital Would Be Equivalent to Hiring Thousands of New Doctors
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is regarded as one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the world. With its mission to provide accessible and high-quality care to all citizens, the NHS continually strives to improve its services and overcome the various challenges it faces. One innovative solution that has the… Continue reading The UK’s NHS Going Digital Would Be Equivalent to Hiring Thousands of New Doctors
Another Person Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
In a medical breakthrough in the fight against AIDS, a person from the United Kingdom has been functionally cured of HIV-1 following a stem cell transplant. The as-yet-unnamed patient was diagnosed with HIV-1 in 2003 and has been living with the virus for nearly two decades. The patient received a stem cell transplant in 2016… Continue reading Another Person Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
Nearly 270,000 People Vulnerable After Hackers Target Louisiana Hospital
On June 2nd, 2020, nearly 270,000 people were declared vulnerable when hackers infiltrated computer systems at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. The attack occured in early October of 2019, but the extent of the breach was recently announced by the hospital. It’s not clear who the hackers are yet, or… Continue reading Nearly 270,000 People Vulnerable After Hackers Target Louisiana Hospital