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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance provider in the US, is using an AI algorithm called nH Predict … An appaling abuse of the technology.

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Hacker News

MARCH 17, 2024

This Medical News article discusses a new US National Institutes of Health study of patients with the chronic—and chronically misunderstood—disease.

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JULY 27, 2023

Introduction Geospatial analysis for flood resilience uses location-based data to solve complex problems in urban planning, environmental management, and public health. It reveals hidden connections and trends, helping us make better decisions for resource allocation and improving our lives.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Introduction What’s most crucial to us? Could it be the ability to create a fortune, have good physical health, or be the focus of attention? In line with the latest World Happiness Report, it is evident that being happy has become a worldwide priority.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A), a trusted transcription services provider, filed a notice of a data breach that extends its tendrils across multiple companies, with Northwell Health emerging as a prominent victim. Northwell Health data breach saga allowed the intruder to obtain sensitive information stored within the system.

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MAY 8, 2024

It has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are also being used to provide personalized healthcare recommendations and support mental health services. A study by Technavio predicts that the global AI in education market will grow by $3.68

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Hacker News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- Deep in the snowy northern island of Hokkaido, Japan is pouring billions of dollars into a long-shot bet to revive its chip-making prowess and insulate its economy from growing US-China tensions.Most Read from BloombergYour 401(k) Will Be Gone Within a DecadeCapital One to Buy Discover for $35 Billion in Year's Biggest Deal Largest (..)

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AUGUST 28, 2023

AI, ChatGPT and the like are coming for our jobs and will destroy our way of life, the doomsayers tell us. The mood is utterly different in health care, where cutting-edge physicians recognize the potential of AI to add decades to our lives and … Who's afraid of AI? These days, just about everybody.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Is Apple Watch banned in the US? The Apple Watch, a staple in wearable tech, faces a potential ban in the US due to a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo. Is Apple Watch banned in the US? Is Apple Watch banned in the US? Is Apple Watch banned in the US? What is blood oxygen monitoring technology?

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

StudioM1/Getty Images Getting AI to improve mental health outcomes is not as simple as firing up ChatGPT. I was fortunate: My full-time job included health insurance. I lived in an area with many mental health professionals, and I had the means to consider therapists who were out of network.

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Flipboard

AUGUST 21, 2023

Turns out the windows to the soul can teach us a lot about our own health. When it comes to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or …

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SAS Software

JANUARY 16, 2024

Years of above-normal temperatures in southern states bring a species of mosquito that carries malaria to the US. Visualizing the future of public health through data modeling was published on SAS Voices by Meg Schaeffer

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SAS Software

MAY 20, 2024

Our employees’ health and well-being is important to us, so we make sure that they – and their families – have access to facilities and programs promoting fitness, wellness and recreation. That’s why our headquarters campus has 28 acres dedicated to the physical fitness of employees (and that doesn’t include [.]

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JUNE 9, 2023

The European Commission wants the European Health Data Space to make better use of our medical information across the EU. Decisions over our medical records belong to us! But this shouldn't be at the expense of our privacy. We’re calling on MEPs to protect patients' privacy in the #EHDS proposal.

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JUNE 7, 2023

Carbon Health's AI is nicknamed Carby, and is already integrated into the company's electronic health records (EHR) system used in more than 100 locations for primary healthcare and urgent care clinics managed in the US. Read Entire Article

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Dataconomy

APRIL 24, 2023

Having ushered in in new ways of fighting disease and improving the lives of patients, we are using data science to help us better identify people at risk of certain diseases, find candidates for clinical trials, develop new therapies, and respond to real and potential disease outbreaks. What is the role of data science in healthcare?

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DrivenData Labs

MAY 18, 2023

Name: Dr. Helen Yannakoudakis ¶ Hometown: Athens, Greece ¶ Tell us a little about yourself. My research focuses on machine learning for natural language processing, with emphasis on few-shot learning and lifelong learning as well as societal and health applications. Are there particular problems you’re interested in solving?

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Flipboard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If the Covid-19 pandemic has shown us one thing, it is how little we really know about how the human immune system works. It is the basis for many of our most important health interventions, from vaccines to emerging immunotherapies. Read the rest…

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SAS Software

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Many of us have become newly acquainted with the concept of an approaching Singularity coined by John von Neumann or Nick Bostrom’s Paper Clip thought experiment. 3 ways generative AI can level the field with health care fraudsters was published on SAS Voices by Jason DiNovi

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Flipboard

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Like others, we began exploring potential medical applications for ChatGPT, which was trained on more than 570 gigabytes of online textual data, extracted from sources like books, web texts, Wikipedia, articles, and other content on the internet, including some focused on medicine and health care.

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SAS Software

JANUARY 17, 2024

Did you know that 75-90% of visits to a health practitioner are related to stress? Short-term stress helps us be motivated, but when it becomes chronic it can take a toll on our health and our quality of life. We all experience stress and not all stress is bad.

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SAS Software

JULY 7, 2023

SAS takes its pledge to support US veterans and military families to heart. So, when the 2022 the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for those exposed to toxic substances, a collective team at SAS pulled together to help inform the community. Expanding Care for Our [.]

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JUNE 15, 2023

of all businesses in the US alone. Why data science in finance is essential One of the most indispensable tools you can use as a small business is key metrics. Your gross profit margin is one of the clearest and most important indicators of your business’s health and sustainability level.

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SAS Software

OCTOBER 25, 2023

According to the US Department of Health and [.] Did you know that approximately one in 28 children grows up with a parent behind bars? That’s not just a number – it’s a glimpse into the lives of young people who face this challenge and need support to break the cycle.

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SAS Software

MAY 17, 2023

The pandemic caused public health agencies and life sciences companies to scramble to find effective treatments. Exploring the efficacy of existing drugs to treat COVID, an example of what's known as drug repurposing, was an intense focus for Qais Hatim, a Data Scientist at the US Food and Drug Administration [.]

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Critics, including mental health professionals and eating disorder experts, condemned the trend as dangerous. Social media platforms can make us feel like we need to meet impossible standards. Social media connects us but also presents challenges, especially when it comes to how we see ourselves.

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Hacker News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

By Shannon Kelleher US regulators are fast-tracking a novel, gene-altering insecticide in an unusual move that would greenlight the product for three years of commercial use before a standard testing period is completed. But now the new pesticide could be widely sprayed on potato crops around the country as early as this spring.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Amid the commotion, an invisible gas often escapes unnoticed, warming the planet and harming our health: methane. landfills are near marginalized neighborhoods, where gas exposure impacts health or poses an explosion risk. We have to be working on both, and leaning in on methane because it buys us time.”

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SAS Software

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cancer is scary and affects most of us, either directly or indirectly. It is a complex condition with possible causes including poor diet, environmental toxins, genetics, infections, viruses, stress, tobacco use, lack of exercise and more. While no one knows the exact cause of cancer, the World Health Organization states that [.]

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JUNE 3, 2023

But health records tell a different story, full of doctors’ notes and patient histories, vital signs and test results, potentially spanning weeks of a stay. In health studies, all of that data is multiplied by hundreds of patients. It’s up to us to figure out how to best manage complications that arise from it,” he said.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 1, 2023

The breach, which took place in May and was publicized by CMS on July 28, involved personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of Medicare beneficiaries. They also reassured that neither CMS nor the Department of Health and Human Services systems were impacted by this breach.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 2, 2024

Companies in this field work hard to create products that help us fight against climate change by reducing the carbon in our air, preventing future emissions, and making us more resilient to the changing climate. It’s like using technology to become Earth’s superheroes. Climate tech is the answer.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

The stage is set for an unforgettable showcase, where Google is poised to dazzle us with a plethora of advancements. With upgraded performance, health sensors, and stylish bands, this smartwatch is geared to keep pace with your active lifestyle. What to expect from the Google Pixel 8 Event? This is the one 2 watch.

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Data Science Dojo

AUGUST 9, 2023

To further explore, let us consider the question: What are robots across multiple industries? Armed with advanced microphones, high-resolution cameras, and reinforced steel exteriors, these automatic sentinels are poised to take on the task of defending us against a wide range of risks including armed robberies, burglaries, fraud, and more.

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Towards AI

MARCH 13, 2024

Imagine taking a pill no one else can take, guaranteeing good health only for you. What’s implemented right now in medicine that professionals, or even us, potential patients, can use based on AI technologies? What will the future of healthcare look like? That’s the future of AI in healthcare, far beyond ChatGPT. I was a Ph.D.

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Dataconomy

MAY 6, 2024

Market leaders are not just experimenting; they’re transforming the bakery landscape with novel flavors, improved textures and health-forward options. The essence of baking remains, but its execution and presentation are ever-evolving, inviting us to reimagine the possibilities that lie ahead.

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MAY 26, 2022

Big data technology has helped us make these findings. These findings underscore how years of awareness-raising about the dangers of climate change have turned into action to protect public health. It also reveals how little we still understand about how our air quality affects our health. It will also help develop solutions.

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