While artificial intelligence continues to transform health care, the tech has an Achilles heel: training AI systems to perform specific tasks requires a great deal of annotated data that engineers sometimes just don't have ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Scientists have created a 'digital mask' that will allow facial images to be stored in medical records while preventing potentially sensitive personal biometric information from being extracted and shared.
Sep 15, 2022
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Privacy concerns are common among users of Finland's national patient portal OmaKanta, a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare shows. As many as one in three users ...
Jan 18, 2024
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In the battle against COVID-19, contact tracing has proven to be a vital weapon in curbing the spread of the virus. While numerous contact tracing methods have emerged, manual contact tracing methods are often slow and inaccurate ...
Nov 1, 2023
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In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addresses the question of "grateful patient" fundraising, stating that physicians should not engage in or be asked or expected to participate in fundraising ...
Sep 25, 2023
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There is a need to better deliver information on medical nutrition therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Findings of a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior show digital health serves ...
Aug 8, 2023
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For many busy families, online access to a child's health provider for medical advice, health records or prescription refills is likely a convenient option.
Jul 17, 2023
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Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the use of large language models (LLMs) powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Now, researchers have investigated the potential of using these types ...
May 23, 2023
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The United States government is considering a national ban of TikTok, a social media application used by over 150 million Americans. Although the primary reason for the ban is privacy concerns, it presents an opportunity ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Personal sensing data could help monitor and alleviate stress among resident physicians, although privacy concerns over who sees the information and for what purposes must be addressed, according to collaborative research ...
Nov 16, 2022
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