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GP practices in Rotherham have introduced Emma, an AI receptionist that reportedly supports 17 languages. Healthwatch Rotherham says some patients are frustrated because the system struggles to understand broad local accents, causing callers to hang up.
The world's first large model specialized in medical video understanding has been open-sourced. It launches alongside over 6,000 high-quality annotated test sets and a public leaderboard. Developers are encouraged to test and contribute.
Researchers have successfully restored hand movement and touch sensation in a paralyzed patient using a 'double neural bypass' system. The study, published in Nature Medicine, demonstrates how AI can bridge damaged nervous system pathways.
BrainCo has initiated a GCP-registered clinical trial for its 'three-all' (fully implanted, fully wireless, fully functional) BCI system at Huashan Hospital. The study evaluates the system's safety and efficacy for patients with cervical spinal cord injury.
Researchers introduced a foundation model-driven framework to align CT imaging and EHR data for better time-to-event predictions. The study systematically evaluates four fusion strategies to address modality imbalance in clinical settings.
Meta Platforms' Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang stated that future AI models will focus on health-related advice as a key differentiator. The company aims to integrate specialized health capabilities to distinguish its models from competitors.
This article explores the practical application of Microsoft Copilot Health by feeding it real medical records. It highlights the potential for AI to answer health-related questions while raising concerns about privacy and accuracy.
Anthropic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have launched a $200 million, four-year partnership to apply AI in health and education. Anthropic will provide Claude model access and technical support, while the foundation provides funding and domain expertise.
An AI system predicting healthcare affordability in Kenya favors the rich, driving up costs for the poorest amid President Ruto's reforms. Launched in October 2024 to replace old national insurance. Investigation reveals systemic flaws during unrest.
A Harvard study shows AI systems outperform human doctors in diagnostic accuracy during high-pressure emergency triage. Researchers describe this as a technological turning point that will reshape medicine. The findings challenge traditional views of ER physicians as infallible heroes.