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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Gaza Hospital Director Held in Israeli Detention Since December 2024
@MarioNawfal reported that the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital remains in Israeli custody. His lawyer found him bruised and short of breath after transfer to an interrogation site. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned his life is at immediate risk.
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Al Jazeeraworld2 days ago
Palestinian doctor held without charge has life-threatening condition
Elyas Abu Safia said his father Hussam Abu Safia can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported severe injuries and demanded his release.
680news.comworld4 days ago
Oregon Hospital Renews Contract with Local ER Doctors Group Before Court Ruling
A hospital system dropped plans to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD after the local group challenged the move under Oregon's 2025 corporate practice of medicine law. The case ended without a court ruling when the hospital renewed its agreement with the independen…
livemint.comworld5 days ago
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
Venezuelan physicians report untreated wounds and infectious diseases as the primary threats to survivors one week after twin earthquakes struck the country. Rescue teams from more than two dozen countries continue operations despite the passage of the typical 72-hour survival wi…
news.sky.comscience7 days ago
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Conflicting Advice on Menopause Hormone Therapy
Three women described their experiences seeking care after treatment left them in menopause. Physicians noted evolving options but persistent barriers for survivors.
news.sky.comai20 days ago
AI Tools Enter U.S. Hospitals Without FDA Approval
AI diagnostic tools outperformed physicians in one study released in April. Hospitals have deployed multiple generative AI products for clinicians even though none have received FDA clearance for medical use.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics34 days ago
Survey Finds Two in Five Emergency Doctors Plan to Leave or Cut Hours in Next Decade as Colleague Bullying Halves
A report by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine shows rising numbers of emergency physicians intend to quit or reduce hours due to workplace conditions. The findings come from a survey of 906 doctors released on Wednesday.
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Cleveland Clinic Rolls Out Ambience AI Scribe to Thousands of Clinicians After 2024 Pilot, Citing Time Savings
The health system selected Ambience's platform following a yearlong evaluation by 250 physicians. Within 15 weeks of the spring 2025 rollout, clinicians had used the tool to document one million patient encounters.
science35 days ago
Doctors Report Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Among Children
Physicians across the United States are treating more children for whooping cough, bacterial infections, and rotavirus. National data show increases for some diseases while others remain limited to local observations.
thefirearmblog.compolitics39 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges Virginia Abortion Amendment Ballot Language
Physicians and residents filed suit in a county circuit court seeking to void the November ballot measure. The amendment would alter state constitutional language on reproductive decisions and third-trimester restrictions.
Forbesfinance41 days ago
Physician Practice Ownership Shifts as More Doctors Join Larger Organizations
The share of independent physicians has declined, with all but 38 percent having left or sold their practices. Most now work for hospital systems, private equity firms or insurers. Concierge practices have also grown.
pymnts.comai41 days ago
Physicians Report Early Signs of Skill Loss Linked to AI Tools
Medical professionals have observed reduced independent diagnostic abilities among some physicians who rely heavily on artificial intelligence assistance. Researchers have also flagged a potential gap in skill development for doctors trained after widespread AI adoption.
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upi.comworld42 days ago
Texas Hospital Agrees to Open Detransition Clinic and Pay $10 Million
Texas Children's Hospital reached a settlement with state and federal officials to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and terminate five physicians. The agreement followed a three-year investigation into the hospital's transgender medical practices.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld43 days ago
Travelers Face Back Pain From Sitting, Lifting and Unfamiliar Beds
Prolonged sitting, heavy luggage and unfamiliar mattresses can trigger back discomfort during trips. Physicians and physical therapists outline simple movement and positioning steps to reduce or prevent the pain.
medpagetoday.compolitics43 days ago
Physician Tells Congress Union Endorses BDS and Excludes Israeli Doctors
A Philadelphia cardiologist testified that the Committee of Interns and Residents supports the BDS movement, declares Israel guilty of apartheid and genocide, and recommends excluding Israeli physicians from employment. He said the union also posted support for individuals linked…
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jmir.orgfinance44 days ago
Reddit Discussion Examines Long-Term Investing With Chronic Liver Disease
A 36-year-old with cirrhosis posted on Reddit about whether starting to invest made sense given an uncertain life expectancy. Commenters, including physicians, noted stable disease and medical advances. The thread also addressed the financial risks of not investing.
forbes.comai45 days ago
Study Compares OpenAI Model Accuracy to Physicians on Hospital Admissions
A study published April 30 in Science tested OpenAI models against internal medicine physicians using records from 76 patients admitted through an emergency department. The o1 model matched or closely matched the final diagnosis in 67 percent of cases, compared with 55 percent an…
nbcnews.comtechnology49 days ago
Kin Health Raises $9 Million for AI Doctor Visit Notetaker
Kin Health raised $9 million in seed funding for an app that records doctor visits and generates AI summaries with next steps. The patient-facing tool is built by physicians and former GoodRx executives.
The Guardianpolitics52 days ago
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to $10M Payment and New Clinic in Settlement With Texas Over 2023 Gender Care Law
Texas Children’s Hospital will establish a detransition clinic, pay $10 million to the state and fire five physicians under a settlement announced May 15, 2026 with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the U.S. Justice Department. The hospital will cease providing puberty blocke…
manilatimes.netfinance52 days ago
Microbot Medical Schedules Conference Call to Address Third-Party Article
Microbot Medical Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on May 18, 2026, to review progress on the full market release of its LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System. The company said it will respond to claims made in a recent unaffiliated third-party article that it described…
forbes.comworld54 days ago
Startup Develops System To Track Cancer Treatment Response In Real Time
A startup valued at $250 million has created technology that monitors how tumors respond to cancer treatments as they occur. The system aims to provide physicians with immediate data on treatment effectiveness rather than waiting for traditional scans. Forbes reported the develop…
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Nbc Newsai54 days ago
Doctors Rapidly Adopt Free AI Chatbot Backed by Peer-Reviewed Medical Literature
Physicians across the United States have quickly embraced OpenEvidence, a free AI-powered chatbot that draws on peer-reviewed medical literature. Daniel Nadler, chief executive officer of OpenEvidence, said the advertising model that has driven its growth may not suit the company…
sci-news.comai58 days ago
Large Language Model Outperforms Physicians in Early Emergency Room Diagnoses
A large language model identified the correct or a very close diagnosis in about 67 percent of early emergency room cases. Physicians achieved roughly 50 to 55 percent accuracy in the same setting. The study examined performance on complex and potentially life-threatening conditi…
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cnbc.compolitics59 days ago
Trump Administration Creates Exemption for Foreign Physicians With Pending Visa Applications
The Trump administration quietly established an exemption for foreign-trained physicians seeking visas or green cards after months of advocacy by immigration attorneys and medical groups. Foreign-born doctors disproportionately serve rural and underserved U.S. communities. The ch…
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Hundreds of European Physicians Apply for Aliyah at Paris MedEx Event
Hundreds of physicians from France, Belgium, Germany and neighboring countries attended the third annual MedEx event in Paris this week to learn about and begin the process of moving to Israel. More than 50 applications for medical license conversion were submitted to Israel's He…
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Euronewsai63 days ago
Harvard Study Finds AI Models Excel in Some Emergency Care Reasoning Tasks Compared to Physicians
A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that artificial intelligence models, including OpenAI's o1-preview, surpassed human physicians in various clinical reasoning tasks. The AI excelled particularly in management reasoning…
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Israeli Supreme Court Petitioned to Release 14 Detained Palestinian Doctors from Gaza
Physicians for Human Rights Israel petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to free 14 Palestinian doctors detained from Gaza without charges. The doctors are held in prisons described as notorious. The request highlights ongoing concerns over their treatment and detention conditions…
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techjuice.pkai67 days ago
OpenAI o1 Model Outperforms Doctors on Clinical Reasoning Tasks, Study Finds
A new study published in Science found that OpenAI's o1 reasoning model surpassed human physicians in diagnostic and clinical reasoning tasks, including emergency department triage. The text-only AI, released in September 2024, excelled in managing clinical vignettes and real-wor…
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thehindu.comworld69 days ago
Nigeria Reports Shortage of Public Health Physicians, Says Association President
The president of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria stated that the country lacks sufficient public health physicians due to a broader shortage of medical doctors. He noted that the association has over 3,000 members but lacks complete data on total practition…
channelnewsasia.comworld73 days ago
Doctors Report Rise in Injectable Peptide Use and Associated Health Risks
Physicians at longevity clinics have observed increased interest in injectable peptides for weight loss and anti-aging. They report cases of adverse effects including allergic reactions and hormone disturbances from unauthorized use. Discussions with seven doctors highlight conce…
hitconsultant.netai74 days ago
Small Trial Finds 20-Hour AI Literacy Training Linked to Reduced Diagnostic Accuracy in Physicians
A small randomized trial found that physicians who received 20 hours of AI literacy training had significantly lower diagnostic reasoning accuracy compared to untrained controls. The trained group over-relied on automated outputs. Results were published in NEJM AI, as reported by…
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medianama.comai75 days ago
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT for Clinicians, Offering Free Access to U.S. Healthcare Professionals
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Clinicians on April 22, 2026, providing free access to verified U.S. physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists. The tool supports clinical tasks including documentation and medical research. A new benchmark, HealthBench Pr…
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Seeks to Ease Restrictions on Certain Peptides
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for reduced restrictions on 14 synthetic peptides currently classified as Category 2 by the FDA. This move aims to allow licensed compounding pharmacies to produce them for patient use. Physicians have shared…
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Physicians Advise Caution on Menopause Product Marketing Amid Rising Awareness
Marketing of products targeting menopause and perimenopause symptoms has increased with social media influence. Doctors recommend consulting healthcare providers before using such products, emphasizing evidence-based treatments. Symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes affect m…
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US Health Insurers Simplify Prior Authorization for Certain Medical Treatments
Major US health insurers have implemented changes to streamline the prior authorization process for specific treatments, according to industry groups. These adjustments aim to reduce administrative burdens on physicians. The changes follow federal recommendations issued earlier t…
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The Boston Globepolitics93 days ago
Trump Administration Policy Halts Visas for Foreign Doctors Amid Shortage
A Trump administration policy effective in January froze visa extensions and work permits for citizens of 39 countries, affecting foreign doctors in the U.S. This has led to some physicians stopping their work, exacerbating a shortage of about 65,000 doctors.