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Navigating Goodhart’s Law dilemma and the future of AI in medicine
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly permeate our health care industry, it is imperative that physicians take a proactive role in evaluating these novel technologies. AI-driven tools are reshaping diagnostics, treatment planning, and ri…
A wake-up call for dementia detection: the urgent need for precision tools across health care
Dementia is advancing at an unprecedented rate—every three seconds, another person is diagnosed. Currently, 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, and by 2050, that number could soar to 139 million. These figures aren’t mere statistics; …
SIBO and IBS: the hidden link keeping millions in pain
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a little known gastrointestinal (GI) disorder with links to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Today, it takes an average of about six years for patients to receive a proper IBS diagnosis and begin a course …
How Medicaid expansion could transform health care in Georgia [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful conversation with Brendan Pulsifer, a medical student, as we explore the realities of practicing medicine in Georgia, recently ranked as one of t…
How physicians can win support for AI—and better patient care
This article is sponsored by Microsoft. Over the past few months, we’ve asked hundreds of physicians about their feelings toward and experiences with health care AI. We’ve found much optimism around AI adoption, with physicians anticipating…
Texas’ Medicaid expansion: a lifesaving solution ignored
Most Texas politicians balk at even discussing Medicaid expansion. They fear the wrath of state leadership and the threat of being primaried by someone further to the right. The expansion of Medicaid to the full extent permitted by the Affordable Care …
America’s democracy is on the brink: Will leaders act before it’s too late?
At age 80, I’m an “old guy.” I’ve been an avid reader and writer on multiple subjects all of my life. Though I write primarily about U.S. health care, I maintain a lively interest in politics generally. Since election day, IR…
The impact of digital health tools on preventing chronic disease: a public health revolution
Imagine a world where chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension—long-standing giants of global health care burden—are intercepted before they take root. A smartwatch buzzing with a warning of an irregular heartbeat. An app gently …
How emotional intelligence turns medical challenges into opportunities [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an insightful conversation with Ben Reinking, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist, medical educator, and certified physician development coach, as we expl…
