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Growing Use of AI in General Practice: Benefits and Risks General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with their daily tasks, particularly in the form of AI scribes. These tools listen to patient consultations and automatically generate summaries that are added to medical records. While this technology promises efficiency […]

The Male Contraceptive Pill: A New Era in Reproductive Responsibility The male contraceptive pill is getting closer to becoming a reality, with the potential to be available in the next few years. This development could mark a significant shift in how reproductive responsibility is shared between men and women. The drug, known as YCT-529, has […]

The Rise of Low-Impact Sports and the Growing Need for Injury Prevention As populations age, many individuals are choosing to remain active well into their later years. This shift has led to a surge in interest in low-impact sports that allow older adults to maintain fitness without putting excessive strain on their bodies. Among these, […]

Understanding mRNA Vaccine Technology and Its Significance mRNA vaccine technology has revolutionized the way scientists approach disease prevention. Unlike traditional vaccines, which often use weakened or inactivated forms of a pathogen, mRNA vaccines work by delivering a genetic code that instructs cells to produce a specific protein. This protein then triggers an immune response, preparing […]

The Rise of AI Scribes in Australian Healthcare Over the past year, Dr Grant Blashki has integrated a digital assistant into every patient consultation. This AI scribe listens to every word spoken during appointments and generates notes automatically. According to Dr Blashki, the system is generally accurate but not perfect. “Occasionally it mishears names or […]

The Struggle for Polio Eradication in Pakistan and Afghanistan For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has been traveling door to door in southeastern Pakistan, urging parents to allow their children to be vaccinated against polio as part of a global initiative aimed at eliminating this paralytic disease. She listens to the concerns and fears of […]

Emergency Room Strain in Edmonton Hospitals More than 20 per cent of patients have left the emergency room at Royal Alexandra Hospital without being seen so far this year, according to provincial data. This figure highlights the growing pressure on Edmonton’s hospitals, as local emergency doctors warn that the healthcare system is struggling to meet […]

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust has received a concerning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), resulting in its leadership rating being downgraded from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’. This decision follows a thorough assessment of the trust’s leadership, conducted between the 10th and 12th of February, focusing on frontline mental health services.Learn more: […]

Navigating Winter Illnesses: Cold, Flu, and RSV – What You Need to Know As the cooler months roll in, so too does the increased prevalence of various respiratory illnesses. Often, people use the terms “cold” and “flu” interchangeably, but it’s important to understand that they are distinct conditions. Furthermore, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) also circulates, […]