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- 1Study: Pilots and Flight Attendants Face Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality●Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality
A JAMA study finds pilots and flight attendants have the highest radiation-related cancer mortality of any occupation, likely reflecting long-term exposure to cosmic radiation at altitude. The finding has drawn attention because it points to an occupational health risk for aviation crews that is well documented but rarely publicized, renewing discussion about how airlines monitor and limit crew exposure.
- 2Doctor used AI chatbot to navigate wife's rare cancer, then invested●When his wife got sick, this doctor turned to an AI chatbot to navigate her rare cancer diagnosis. Then he invested.
A physician whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer used an AI chatbot to help understand her condition and treatment options. He was reportedly impressed enough by the experience that he went on to invest in the technology. The story highlights how patients and even medical professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools for complex medical information, while also raising questions about reliability of AI in healthcare.