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Telemedicine Could Improve Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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Telehealth may be a powerful way to get people with opioid use disorder to take -- and stay on -- medication to treat their addiction.
Researchers report that those who started buprenorphine treatment via telehealth had an increased likelihood of staying in treatment lon...
Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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The ability to detect skin cancer using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved.
New research presented Wednesday at a medical conference in Berlin shows that this AI technology now has a 100% detection rate for melanoma, the most serious form of skin ...
AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2023
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The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it's not quite ready for prime time yet, a new study reports.
ChatGPT's responses to more than 280 medical questions across diverse specialtie...
Buying Marijuana Online Easy for Minors, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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The lax enforcement of age limits by many online marijuana dispensaries makes it easier for minors to buy weed, claims new research that looked at online weed sales in 32 states.
“It is imperative to require strict age-verification procedures prior to cannabis purchase...
ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Emergency medicine doctors someday might rely on consultation from artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT to help them quickly and accurately diagnose patients' ailments.
A new study found that ChatGPT performed about as well as human doctors in diagnosing pa...
Web Searches for 'Self-Managed Abortion' Rose After Dobbs Decision
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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When some U.S. states made abortion illegal after the Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Roe v Wade in June 2022, women in those areas increased their searches for self-managed abortions.
To come to that conclusion, researchers from the University of California, I...
Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Could an algorithm take your job someday? Concerns about artificial intelligence, or AI, are plaguing U.S. workers, according to a new American Psychological Association poll.
Some workers are uncomfortable with the way their employers are tracking them, while others wo...
AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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Another study is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) is as good as a specialist doctor in spotting breast cancer on a mammogram. But don't expect computers to take over the job from humans, experts say.
In a study that compared the mammography-reading skills of an ...
Posting Online About Mental Health Could Harm Your Career: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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It's become more common for people to share mental health struggles on social media, but that decision could have a negative impact on future employment.
Potential employers view job candidates differently if they talk about their personal mental health publicly, a new s...
Need Quick Help Learning CPR? Don't Rely on Alexa, Siri
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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If you need quick directions on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency, don't rely on Alexa, Siri or another voice assistant.
A new study finds the directions provided by these AI (artificial intelligence) helpers are inconsistent and lack re...
Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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AI might not always be your most accurate source of health information, especially when it comes to cancer care, new research finds.
Two new studies assessed the quality of responses offered by AI chatbots to a variety of questions about cancer care.
One, published...
More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say.
When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they had delays in communication and problem-solving skills when assessed at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study published...
Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.
Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National
AI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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ChatGPT may have some of the reasoning skills doctors need to diagnose and treat health problems, a pair of studies suggests — though no one is predicting that chatbots will replace humans in lab coats.
AI Tool 'Reads' Brain Tumors During Surgery to Help Guide Decisions
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of deciphering a brain tumor's genetic code in real time, during surgery — an advance they say could speed diagnosis and personalize patients' treatment.
The researchers trained the AI tool to recog...
When College Students Cut Back on Social Media, They Got Happier: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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Cutting back social media to a spare 30 minutes per day could be the key to reducing anxiety, depression, loneliness and feelings of fear of missing out, researchers say.
That was true for college students in a new study who self-limited social media -- often successfull...
Two-Thirds of Doctors, Researchers Say They've Faced Harassment Since Start of Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Physicians and scientists are experiencing alarming levels of harassment on social media, according to a new survey.
About two-thirds of respondents said they had been harassed on social media since the COVID-19 pandemic began -- up from 23.3% of physicians surveyed in 2...
An 'AI' Doctor Is Helping Hospitals Predict Readmissions
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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New York University doctors and hospital executives are using an artificial intelligence (AI) computer program to predict whether a newly discharged patient will soon fall sick enough to be readmitted.
The AI program “NYUTron” reads physicians' notes to estimate a pa...
How Good Is ChatGPT at Answering Tough Health Questions?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT someday may make a big difference for people seeking answers to questions such as "How can I stop smoking?" They may even offer resources to someone who was sexually assaulted.
But they're not quite there yet, a new ...
Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Summer vacation has begun for some families and screen use may already feel like too much.
A psychiatrist from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for making sure smartphones and tablets are put to good use and not used to excess.
More Older Americans Use Online 'Patient Portals' to Access Care
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary.
About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient portal, according to the new University of Michigan (U-M) Nat...
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned on Tuesday.
Even After Pandemic, Cancer Patients Prefer Telemedicine Care
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2023
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During the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the only ways to see a doctor was via video or phone appointment, and it turns out many people with cancer still prefer telemedicine visits over in-person ones.
The recent end of the U.S. public health emergency...
DEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday issued a six-month extension for people seeking to fill controlled medication prescriptions via telehealth.
That ability had b...
International Group of Health Experts Raise Alarm About Dangers of AI
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) research and development should stop until its use and technology are properly regulated, an international group of doctors and public health experts said.
Certain types of AI pose an “existential threat to humanity,” the experts wrote in...
Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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It's easy for kids to get drawn into Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, and a leading U.S. psychologists' group warns they need some training in social media literacy beforehand.
The American Psychological Association on Tuesday issued 10 science-based recommendations for t...
Need Accurate Info on Liver Disease? Don't Head to TikTok
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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About 4.5 million adults in the United States have liver disease. If they're looking for information about their condition, they'd be wise to look beyond TikTok, new research suggests.
About 40% of posts about liver disease on the social media platform are false or misle...
Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.
But now a new study of older adults suggests that regular internet use may actually be a boon for...
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids' mental health, a new survey reveals.
The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children's and adolescents' well-being, according to the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children's M...
Patients Rated ChatGPT Better Than Real Doctors for Empathy, Advice
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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Only five months have passed since the world got its first taste of the ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool known as ChatGPT.
Promising a brave new world of human-machine connectivity, AI demonstrates near-instantaneous access to in-depth information on alm...
Can ChatGPT Give Women Accurate Advice on Breast Cancer?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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ChatGPT, the AI chatbot everyone is talking about, can often give reliable answers to questions about breast cancer, a new study finds. But it's not yet ready to replace your physician.
The big caveat, researchers said, is that the information is not always trustworthy, ...
Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Helped Curb Fatal ODs During Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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Telehealth appointments — meetings with a doctor through a phone or video call — are valuable tools in the fight against opioid use disorder in the United States, researchers say.
The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with medications for addictio...
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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Children's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.
Children ages 9 and 10 who spend more time on smartphones, tablets, video games and TV exhibited higher levels...
Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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Curated images of perfect bodies -- often highly filtered and unrealistic -- are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 3, 2023
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Don't put lip balm on your eyelid, even if you saw it on TikTok.
It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.
The trend first began back in the 2010s, but has seen a resurgence in 2023.
Called “beezin',” because the trend is to use B...
You Can't Trust Sleep Advice Found on YouTube: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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If you're struggling to find ways to get a good night's sleep, you may not want to use YouTube videos as a resource.
Researchers found what they described as an alarming amount of medical misinformation in YouTube videos about sleep disorders.
"What's tricky is tha...
Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Federal officials plan to tighten access to drugs that have the potential for abuse by reinstating federal prescribing requirements that were loosened during the pandemic.
The Biden administration will require that patients see a doctor in person, rather than through a ...
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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All those images of beautiful-looking people on social media can deflate a young person's self-image, but there may be an easy fix: limiting time spent on TikTok, Instagram and the like.
A new Canadian study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of a...
Emailing Your Doctor Could Soon Cost You
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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Email has become an easy and essential form of communication between patients and physicians -- so much so that doctors are deluged daily with messages from patients.
Now, some hospitals and health systems have started charging for doctors' responses to those messages, d...
TikTok Videos on Abortion Pills Are Largely Accurate: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2023
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While you can't trust everything you read or see on social media, some information is reliable.
Researchers from Duke University studied popular videos on the social media site TikTok. The videos offered information on ways to obtain a medication abortion.
These we...
Patients Give High Ratings to Pre-Surgery Telemedicine Consultations
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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Despite distance and occasional technical glitches, a new study finds that most patients like seeing a surgeon for the first time via video.
Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals Have Doubled Since 2016
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2023
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Ransomware attacks on America's health care systems have more than doubled in recent years, disrupting needed medical care and exposing the personal information of millions, a new study reports.
These attacks — in which computer systems are locked down by hackers ...
Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Massive Fraud Involving Bogus Dog Cancer 'Cures'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2023
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A Pennsylvania man who persuaded desperate pet owners that he could help cure their dogs' cancer was convicted by a federal jury of wire fraud and interstate shipment of misbranded animal drugs.
Jonathan Nyce, 73, of Collegeville, Pa., was charged in February 2020 in a y...
New Insight Into How Dry Eyes Can Weaken Corneas
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2023
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Researchers studying dry eye disease in mice have found that the condition can alter how the cornea heals itself. They have also identified potential treatments.
“We have drugs, but they only work well in about 10% to 15% of patients,” said senior researcher
What Is Glaucoma, and How Can You Prevent It?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2023
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A comprehensive eye exam could be the key to determining if you have glaucoma, a silent thief of sight.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve, and the leading cause of preventable blindness, according to
Smartwatch Study Finds No Unusual Heart Effects From COVID Boosters
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2023
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COVID vaccine boosters appear to be perfectly safe for your heart, data gathered from nearly 5,000 smartwatch wearers shows.
Researchers tracked the heart health of thousands of Israeli smartwatch users, including more than 2,000 who received a booster dose of Pfizer's C...
Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2023
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Social media's impact on young people is a hot topic, with most kids and teens wanting to do whatever their friends are doing and parents worrying about setting limits.
A new study examines whether frequent checking of social media sites (Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat...
Anger Management Treatment Via the Internet Shows Promise
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2022
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Swedish researchers studying anger say it appears there is a pent-up need for anger management and that an internet-based treatment can work.
Scientists from the Centre for Psychiatry Research at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, had to close its recruitmen...
Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2022
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Preteens who spend much of their free time watching online videos or playing video games may have a heightened risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests.
Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2022
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It's an all-too-familiar scenario for many parents: Your preschooler starts to act up just as the phone rings or you start dinner.
Maybe you hand over an iPad or smartphone to soothe the child so you can get down to business.
And this probably does the trick. But i...