Google has released MedLM, two models based on the Med-PaLM 2 for medical questions, unstructured data, and summaries. The large model handles complex tasks, while the medium model is flexible for various tasks. Augmedix uses MedLM to convert data into medical notes, and BenchSci for drug discovery. Google partnered with Accenture, Deloitte, and healthcare providers…
Odisha Government has implemented strict measures to address the issue of fake doctors in the state. The government aims to crack down on individuals practicing medicine without proper qualifications by conducting thorough background checks and investigations. These measures are intended to protect the public from potential harm caused by fraudulent medical practitioners. By using cookies…
Share your new hires, promotions, and other updates with us, and we’ll share them with our audience. This week, Cartography Biosciences hired Dan Rock as their chief scientific officer. Rock previously worked at Merck as the vice president of pharmacokinetics, dynamics, metabolism, and bioanalystics. But it’s not all work – stay tuned to STAT+ for…
The biggest workers’ strike in Northern Ireland in half a century took place on January 24, with protesters holding placards and banners calling for the DUP to be sent to Rwanda and expressing anger over the lack of a devolved government for almost two years. The DUP had boycotted the executive in protest over Brexit…
Many GPs are dissatisfied with changes to how income from treating patients with medical and GP visit cards will be taxed this year. Revenue guidance proposed that GMS income would be treated as individual income, leading to concerns among clinics. Amendments to the Finance Act were introduced in December, but a survey found that 44.1%…
Los legisladores de Colorado están proponiendo medidas para mejorar el acceso a recursos de salud mental en la industria agrícola del estado, donde el estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión entre los trabajadores en ranchos y granjas son problemas críticos. Las medidas abordan la necesidad de tratamiento en áreas rurales y se enfocan en conectar…
TOPLINE: Treatment with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), particularly tocilizumab, can suppress inflammation and preserve renal function in a majority of patients with chronic inflammatory disorders who develop serum amyloid alpha (SAA) amyloidosis. METHODOLOGY: AA amyloidosis, characterized by the misfolding of the SAA protein, is observed in patients with inflammatory diseases and can lead to…
Cape Verde has been certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization, making it the third African country to achieve this status. The archipelago has had a long journey to eliminate malaria, which was endemic since the 15th century. The process to get certified malaria-free is stringent, requiring no cases of indigenous transmission for at…
The health budget for 2024 has been announced, with a focus on key healthcare initiatives. The initiatives aim to improve the overall healthcare system and address current challenges. The budget will allocate funds to support the implementation of these initiatives, including investments in technology, infrastructure, and healthcare services. The goal is to enhance the quality…
The Home Office policy of disregarding independent medical assessments in favor of those made by a government-appointed doctor for asylum seekers has been deemed illegal by a High Court judge. This came after a challenge by charity Medical Justice, which argued that the policy was causing delays in decisions on whether vulnerable individuals should be…
