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Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Some companies claim AI can help
New startups believe chatbot technology could help reduce the burden on physicians. But some academics warn bias and errors could hurt patients.
This Doctor Spread False Information About COVID. She Still Kept Her Medical License
Simone Gold isn’t alone. NPR found other physicians who retained their licenses despite spreading misinformation online and to the media about effective COVID-19 vaccines and unproven treatments.
Studies Point To Big Drop In COVID-19 Death Rates
More hospitalized patients are surviving than early in the pandemic. Improved treatments make a big difference, but so does flattening the curve to keep hospitals from overfilling, researchers say.
Why Some COVID-19 Patients Crash: The Body’s Immune System Might Be To Blame
An overblown immune response could be killing a portion of the sick, and some doctors think that new treatments being tested could help at least some of those patients.
Think You’ve Got COVID-19? Here’s What Doctors Say About When To Seek Help
Many people can ride the disease out at home, but doctors are getting a better idea of who should seek medical attention and when.
