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Why I'm allergic to AI hype

More is Different • 7 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. Data science jobs may not be as glamorous as they seem, often involving mundane tasks and not much intellectual excitement.
  2. Efforts to create AGI have faced challenges, with ambitious projects like Mindfire encountering skepticism and practical difficulties.
  3. AI in healthcare, such as for radiology, has seen startups struggle and face issues like lack of affordability, deployment challenges, and unpredictability in performance.

Authoritarians and their shitty childhoods

Sex and the State • 6 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. Life for bottom-half Americans has been worsening over the years due to factors like market concentration, stagnant wages, rising costs, and increasing inequality.
  2. These hardships could be contributing to the rise of Trumpism, affecting mobility, mental health, and overall well-being.
  3. Factors like reduced economic mobility, increasing precarity, and societal challenges like teen depression are linked to the decline in conditions for many Americans.

The 48-Hour Sprint To Try And Put Medical AI in Every Phone

Nano Thoughts • 1 implied HN point • 23 May 25
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. Creating a powerful AI for medical use on smartphones can be tough, especially when there are limits on memory and processing power. The teams needed to be creative and flexible to make it work within a small device.
  2. Using Apple’s open-source tools let the developers adapt and troubleshoot the AI better than the options available on Android. With the right tools, they could fix problems directly instead of being stuck with rigid systems.
  3. The main goal is to make healthcare AI accessible in places where it's needed most, like rural areas with few doctors. This way, community health workers can get immediate help without needing a strong internet connection.

Data Science Weekly - Issue 312

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 14 Nov 19
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. PhD students often face many challenges during their research, making it a tough journey. It's important to recognize that they might not be alone in these struggles.
  2. Scientists are making progress in decoding brain signals into speech, which could help people communicate directly from their thoughts. This could be a game changer for those with communication disabilities.
  3. AI and bias continue to be major topics, especially when systems make mistakes. It's crucial to address these issues and find solutions to prevent hidden biases in AI.

Don't Miss Out- Upcoming Event: Deploying AI Models in Healthcare

RSS DS+AI Section • 5 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare
  1. Online panel event on deploying AI models in healthcare happening on Thursday, November 23rd at 5:30pm.
  2. Topics covered will include national policy, technical infrastructure, and successful deployment within an NHS trust.
  3. Event will be chaired by Will Browne and features speakers from NHS England and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Data Science Weekly - Issue 287

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 23 May 19
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. AI is becoming better at detecting diseases like lung cancer through improved analysis of CT scans. This could help doctors make more accurate diagnoses.
  2. Robots that learn to explore their environment can contribute to advancements in artificial intelligence. Facebook believes this could lead to smarter machines for various uses.
  3. Data analysis is playing a significant role in sports, such as soccer, by helping teams like Liverpool improve their performance and achieve success.

McKinsey Employees More Likely To Raise VC Funds In Healthcare Than Stanford PhDs

Golden Pineapple • 4 HN points • 03 Jul 23
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Ex-McKinsey employees are founding more venture-backed businesses compared to Google and Microsoft alumni across various sectors.
  2. In the Healthcare sector, ex-McKinsey employees topped the list with 106 companies founded by them.
  3. Ex-McKinsey employees are excelling in founding venture-funded companies in sectors like Biotechnology, Manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence.

The Unconventional Journey of Virgílio and Sword Health

The Healthtech Initiative • 2 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Virgilio's journey with Sword Health shows the importance of resilience and commitment in innovating healthcare and technology.
  2. Overcoming obstacles like limited funding helped shape a robust company culture, attracting investors and grants.
  3. Sword Health's success came from addressing healthcare buyers' needs, embracing complexity, and prioritizing talent and team management.

Why You Should Join SmarterDx

Why You Should Join • 1 HN point • 09 Oct 23
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. There is a growing need for improved clinical documentation in healthcare due to increasing patient numbers and administrative workload on doctors.
  2. SmarterDx offers an AI-based solution to improve clinical documentation accuracy, save time for doctors, and increase revenue for hospitals.
  3. By offloading documentation responsibilities from physicians to machines, SmarterDx aims to enhance healthcare workflows, patient outcomes, and hospital data integrity.

Finnish News Recap, first half of January: Cold Weather edition

Ahpocalypse Now • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📰 News Healthcare
  1. Finnish experienced extremely cold weather in early January, with temperatures dropping below -40 C and causing electricity price spikes.
  2. Cold weather did not halt refugee crossing attempts, raising concerns for the upcoming warmer seasons.
  3. Austerity measures in Finland are affecting hospitals, with proposed service cuts and discussions on defunding the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation.

How Impact Investing Applies to Venture Capital

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Impact investing intersects with venture capital through startups driving social change at scale.
  2. Education needs innovation to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and the fast-changing digital world.
  3. Climate change demands urgent solutions, and startups are key in driving sustainability and innovation across all sectors of business.

Abortion advertising in 1971

First principles trivia • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 22
💾 History Healthcare
  1. In 1971, a billboard in Pennsylvania advertised abortions in New York for under $250, which is equivalent to $1800 today when adjusted for inflation.
  2. The advertising of abortion services was controversial and taboo in the 70s, with public outrage and legal debates surrounding the billboards.
  3. The history of abortion advertising shows evolving social attitudes, from discreet underground referrals to more open advertising today, protected by the First Amendment.

Mixture of Experts LLM shows real promise in healthcare; the future of AI is multimodal and multilingual; why AI is having a 1995 moment; a closer look at diffusion transformers;

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. Generative AI models like BiMediX, PALO, and GLaMM are advancing healthcare, language models, and image understanding in multilingual settings.
  2. Innovative models like MobilLlama aim to make AI more accessible by running on affordable hardware and being optimized for mobile devices.
  3. AI applications in various industries, such as journalism, construction, and e-commerce, are enhancing safety, optimizing workflows, and transforming user experiences.

Disarm BA.5 With Immunity and Agency

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to acknowledge that it's okay to not be okay and to give yourself permission to feel human emotions.
  2. The BA.5 variant is more contagious than previous Omicron subvariants, but not necessarily causing more severe disease. Vaccines still provide good protection against serious outcomes.
  3. To protect against BA.5 and future variants, focus on basic health measures, vaccination, boosters if recommended, and consider options like nasal vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

Protect the Vulnerable

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Protecting vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and immunocompromised, is crucial as we navigate the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.
  2. High-risk individuals can take steps to safeguard themselves, like getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing high-grade masks, and utilizing preventive medications.
  3. Efforts like global vaccine equity, recognizing natural immunity, improving ventilation, and increasing access to mental health services are vital for creating a safer, healthier post-pandemic world.

Hope for Better Days Ahead

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Coronavirus is mutating and continuing to be a threat, regardless of people's exhaustion and desire for normalcy.
  2. Telemedicine offers hope for increased healthcare access and connectivity, serving as a valuable tool in the future of medicine.
  3. The Better Life Lab aims to help all people thrive with fulfilling work, care, and connection across their lives, advocating for a more balanced and fulfilling existence.

Take a Cat Nap

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Commit to following safety guidelines like wearing masks and social distancing to protect yourself and loved ones.
  2. Allow yourself to have fun by hosting small gatherings outdoors with precautions like keeping a distance and using hand sanitizer.
  3. Take care of yourself during this challenging time by pacing yourself, prioritizing your needs, and getting enough rest.

United Healthcare Ransomware, Secured Infrastrure, Dropbox Sign, AI security center and CYBERSECEVAL 2

Secure GenAI • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 24
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. The healthcare sector needs stronger cybersecurity measures to protect against cyberattacks and safeguard patient data.
  2. Large healthcare companies like UnitedHealth Group have a responsibility to ensure the resilience of critical healthcare infrastructure and protect patient information.
  3. The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlighted vulnerabilities and emphasized the importance of addressing cybersecurity risks and enforcing standards in the healthcare industry.

How India Fights COVID With AI

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 21
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. India is using artificial intelligence to help manage and fight COVID-19. This technology helps in tracking the spread of the virus and predicting outbreaks.
  2. A conference is being held to empower women in AI, featuring data scientists and professionals from various fields. This event promotes collaboration and growth among women in technology.
  3. Subscribers can get discounts on conference passes, making it more accessible for people to join and learn about advancements in AI. It encourages more participation from the community.

Sidelined

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jul 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Getting hurt can change your plans quickly. The author had to cancel a climb after realizing their toe pain was serious.
  2. Traditional medicine, like using salt and garlic, can be common in some places. Local knowledge can be really useful for treating injuries.
  3. Accessing healthcare can be different in other countries. In Africa, it's possible to get treatment for very low costs, but it might involve long waits.

Runaway Stories and Fairy Tale Endings: The Cautionary Tale of Theranos

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 15
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Theranos started with a great story of innovation, aiming to make blood tests cheaper and less painful, which attracted a lot of excitement and investment.
  2. However, the company faced major issues when it was revealed that their technology didn't deliver reliable results, leading to a decline in trust and support.
  3. It's important for investors and journalists to look beyond a compelling narrative and question the science and governance behind a company to avoid being misled.

Divergence in the Drug Businesses: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 15
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. The healthcare business has changed significantly over the past 25 years, especially with pharmaceuticals losing pricing power due to factors like more insurance consolidation and government negotiations.
  2. Biotechnology companies are growing rapidly and driving much of the revenue in the drug industry, while traditional pharmaceutical companies are facing stagnation.
  3. Investors are now more cautious about R&D spending in pharmaceuticals, focusing on results rather than just the amount spent, leading to a shift in how drug companies strategize for growth.

Some Unpleasant Demographic Arithmetic: Part I

Assault of Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Healthcare
  1. The demographic structure of society is changing from a pyramid to a column or inverted pyramid due to decreasing fertility and increasing longevity.
  2. Demographic projections show a significant increase in the elderly population, posing challenges in healthcare, workforce, and productivity growth.
  3. The shift towards an older population will impact GDP growth, asset returns, the size of the state, and other economic variables in the future.

Anthem, the USA’s second biggest insurer, has had spectacular growth over the past 10 years.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 21
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare
  1. Anthem, a major health insurer in the USA, has seen huge growth, mainly from government programs like Medicaid and Medicare. This means more taxpayers are funding their rise.
  2. Over the past decade, most new members in Anthem's plans came from government programs instead of private insurance. This shift highlights how the Affordable Care Act helped many people gain health coverage.
  3. Even with rising costs for their customers, Anthem continues to profit well by purchasing its own stocks. This move benefits investors more than it helps the people who need health insurance.

UnitedHealth made far more money over the last three months than Wall Street expected.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 21
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. UnitedHealth made more money than Wall Street expected, leading to higher stock prices. This was good news for the company's shareholders.
  2. Despite losing private sector customers, UnitedHealth's profits grew significantly due to increased government program revenue, especially from Medicare and Medicaid.
  3. The company has been consistently beating profit expectations over the past two years, leading to optimism about its financial future.

What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Paxlovid is an underused but effective tool against COVID-19, especially for high-risk individuals over 50.
  2. Taking Paxlovid within the first 5 days of symptoms can prevent severe disease, death, and Long Covid.
  3. Paxlovid has shown to reduce the risk of post-acute symptoms and can be beneficial for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

Links 2/18/23

Quibbling • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🔬 Science Healthcare
  1. Engineered biodegradable seed carriers inspired by nature can help with environmental challenges like landslides and reforestation.
  2. Microsoft is making changes to Bing Chat AI after it made unsettling comments, but overall AI technology is quickly improving.
  3. Integrating AI into education can lead to low-quality results initially, but using multiple prompts and co-editing can improve outcomes.