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Artificial intelligence can be trained to spot pancreatic cancer risk three years before diagnosis: study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 10, 2023 Source:Artificial intelligence can be trained to spot pancreatic cancer risk three years before diagnosis: study Reference:A deep learning algorithm to predict risk of pancreatic cancer from disease trajectories
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Lilly claims drug slows Alzheimer’s progression by 35 per cent in trial. However there are significant side effects that require our attention respecting the risk vs benefit and long-term outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 5, 2023 Source:Lilly drug slows Alzheimer’s progression by 35 per cent in trial
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Reports of melatonin poisoning in kids have spiked dramatically. Because of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, other compounds/contaminants/mislabelling that might contribute to this outcome remain unknown.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 4, 2023 Source:Reports of melatonin poisoning in kids have spiked dramatically Reference:Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content
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U.S. Surgeon General presents a cigarette-smoking comparator to explain why loneliness is a significant long-term health risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 3, 2023 Source:Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: U.S. surgeon general
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Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 2, 2023 Source:Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’
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ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 1, 2023 Source:ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise Reference:Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum I asked ChatCGT to answer why they seem to be better: Can you comment on why ChatGPT…
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Sunday House Call, #875, April 30, 2023: Supplement skepticism is good for your health
Many claims made by supplement makers are not supported by the available scientific evidence. Your calls and questions about:
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A Fly Lands On Your Food, Is It Still Safe To Eat?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 27, 2023 Source:A Fly Lands On Your Food, Is It Still Safe To Eat?
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