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- 1Doctors in Pennsylvania report six babies born with measles●Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate at least six babies have been born with measles
Doctors in Pennsylvania estimate that at least six babies have been born with measles, according to an NBC News report. The figure suggests infants are being infected with the virus before or at birth, a rare outcome that has alarmed health professionals. The news has drawn wide attention amid ongoing concerns about declining vaccination rates and the return of measles outbreaks in parts of the United States.
- 2AI is deciding whether patients get medical care●AI is deciding whether or not people receive medical care
Insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Medicare plans, Cigna and Humana are increasingly using artificial intelligence systems to help decide whether to approve or deny coverage for medical care. The concern is that automated tools may override doctors' judgments and deny necessary treatments, prompting scrutiny of how these algorithms are used and what oversight patients actually have when a machine turns down their care.
- 3Frequent cannabis use linked to more severe epilepsy●Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
New research reported by Medical Xpress suggests that people with epilepsy who use cannabis frequently may experience more severe symptoms. The findings run counter to the common perception of cannabis as a potential treatment for seizures, adding nuance to an ongoing debate among doctors and patients about medical cannabis use.