Deaf patients condemn lack of NHS interpreters

Members of Hull’s deaf community say they are “misunderstood” and face regular delays to treatment. Source link

Inside Health – Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?

Available for over a year Dentistry is high on the public and political agenda. There have been dozens of headlines about access to NHS dentistry, with some people having to…

This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease

A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diets face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis. The analysis focused on U.S.…

Using AI for medical advice 'dangerous', study finds

Oxford researchers find that using AI to make medical decisions presents a risk to patients. Source link

Could this spider's silk help repair nerves?

Scientists are developing nerve repairing surgical devices from the silk of spiders. Source link

Mothers say AI chatbots encouraged their sons to kill themselves

“The Act covers ‘user chatbots’ and AI search chatbots, which must protect all UK users from illegal content and protect children from material that’s harmful to them,” the regulator said.…

Hearing aids didn’t boost memory tests but dementia risk dropped

A newly released study reports that among people with moderate hearing loss, receiving a prescription for hearing aids did not lead to measurable improvements on standard tests of memory and…

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter – we fear it could happen again

“We are taking significant steps to improve how NHS organisations recognise and respond to sepsis, including the use of National Early Warning Scores, new safety information for patients and families,…

AI reads brain MRIs in seconds and flags emergencies

A newly developed artificial intelligence system from the University of Michigan can analyze brain MRI scans and deliver a diagnosis in a matter of seconds, according to a new study.…

A massive ADHD study reveals what actually works

The most extensive evaluation of ADHD treatments ever conducted shows that medication remains the most reliable option for both children and adults. For adults, cognitive behavioural therapy is also strongly…