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ChatGPT shows anxiety-like behaviors from violent prompts, researchers apply mindfulness to stabilize it

AI forecasting tool helps NHS cut A&E waiting times across 50 England hospitals this winter

AI Tool Predicts Underfeeding Risk in ICU Patients on Ventilators, Enabling Early Intervention

Medicare launches AI review tool for prior authorization in six states starting January 1

ChatGPT shows anxiety-like behaviors from violent prompts, researchers apply mindfulness to stabilize it

Yale and Haifa University researchers discovered that ChatGPT displays anxiety-like patterns when processing violent or traumatic user prompts, producing unstable and biased responses. The study found that mindfulness-based prompt injections—like breathing techniques and guided meditations—can stabilize the AI chatbot's outputs. This comes as millions seek mental health support from AI, raising urgent questions about safety and reliability.

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AI forecasting tool helps NHS cut A&E waiting times across 50 England hospitals this winter

Hospitals across England are deploying an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. About 50 NHS trusts are using the technology, which analyzes historical data including weather trends and flu rates to optimize staffing and bed availability, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative burdens.

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AI Tool Predicts Underfeeding Risk in ICU Patients on Ventilators, Enabling Early Intervention

Medicare launches AI review tool for prior authorization in six states starting January 1

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30 Dec 2025

ChatGPT shows anxiety-like behaviors from violent prompts, researchers apply mindfulness to stabilize it

Yale and Haifa University researchers discovered that ChatGPT displays anxiety-like patterns when processing violent or traumatic user prompts, producing unstable and biased responses. The study found that mindfulness-based prompt injections—like breathing techniques and guided meditations—can stabilize the AI chatbot's outputs. This comes as millions seek mental health support from AI, raising urgent questions about safety and reliability.

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29 Dec 2025

AI forecasting tool helps NHS cut A&E waiting times across 50 England hospitals this winter

Hospitals across England are deploying an AI forecasting tool to predict emergency department demand and reduce A&E waiting times this winter. About 50 NHS trusts are using the technology, which analyzes historical data including weather trends and flu rates to optimize staffing and bed availability, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative burdens.

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23 Dec 2025

Medicare launches AI review tool for prior authorization in six states starting January 1

Medicare is rolling out AI-powered prior authorization reviews for 17 outpatient services across six states starting January 1, 2026. The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model aims to curb fraud and wasteful spending but has sparked concern among physicians over administrative burdens, potential care delays, and unclear implementation guidance with just days before launch.

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AI Tool Predicts Underfeeding Risk in ICU Patients on Ventilators, Enabling Early Intervention

Researchers at Mount Sinai developed NutriSighT, an AI tool that predicts which critically ill ICU patients on ventilators face underfeeding risk during their first week of care. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that 41-53% of patients were underfed by day three, with the system updating predictions every four hours to help clinicians intervene earlier.

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21 Dec 2025

Doctors warn AI companions threaten mental health as kids turn to chatbots for friendship

Physicians from Harvard and Baylor published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine warning that AI companions designed to simulate emotional support create dangerous conditions for mental health. Children are using AI for companionship 42% of the time, with some conversations turning violent or sexual, according to a new report by Aura.

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09 Dec 2025

AI Co-Pilot for Bionic Hands Transforms How Amputees Control Prosthetics with Intuitive Grasping

University of Utah researchers developed an AI co-pilot for bionic hands that dramatically improves control for amputees. The system uses proximity and pressure sensors combined with artificial intelligence to enable natural, intuitive grasping. Success rates jumped from 10-20% to 80-90% in tests involving fragile objects, while significantly reducing the cognitive burden on users.

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08 Dec 2025

AI models achieve breakthrough accuracy in diagnosing brain tumors from MRI scans

Two groundbreaking studies reveal AI's potential to transform brain tumor diagnosis. York University researchers developed an AI model achieving over 85% accuracy in distinguishing tumor progression from radiation necrosis, while Thomas Jefferson University's automated machine learning system reached 97% accuracy in differentiating pituitary macroadenomas from parasellar meningiomas using preoperative MRI scans.

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01 Dec 2025

LTTS Partners with NVIDIA to Develop AI-Powered Digital Twin Platform for Respiratory Diagnostics

L&T Technology Services collaborates with NVIDIA to create an advanced AI-powered digital twin platform for respiratory diagnostics and lung navigation, utilizing deep learning models to generate 3D representations of lung anatomy for improved clinical precision.

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26 Nov 2025

UCLA Study Shows AI Scribes Reduce Physician Documentation Time and Burnout in Landmark Clinical Trial

A randomized clinical trial at UCLA Health involving 238 physicians found that AI scribe tools, particularly Nabla, reduced documentation time by nearly 10% and improved physician burnout scores by 7%, though safety concerns remain.

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24 Nov 2025

New AI Model popEVE Revolutionizes Rare Disease Diagnosis Using Evolutionary Data

Scientists develop popEVE, an AI model that outperforms Google DeepMind's AlphaMissense in identifying disease-causing genetic mutations. The tool successfully diagnosed rare developmental disorders in thousands of patients and discovered 123 previously unknown disease-linked genes.

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23 Nov 2025

OpenAI Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Suicide Cases, Blames Users for Violating Terms of Service

OpenAI responds to multiple wrongful death lawsuits by arguing that teens who died by suicide violated ChatGPT's terms of service. The company faces growing scrutiny over its AI's responses to users in mental health crises.

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22 Nov 2025

Figure AI Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Robot Safety Concerns

Former safety engineer Robert Gruendel sues Figure AI, alleging wrongful termination after warning executives that humanoid robots could fracture human skulls. The lawsuit raises critical questions about safety protocols in the rapidly advancing robotics industry.

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AI Simplifies Medical Reports for Cancer Patients, Dramatically Improving Comprehension

German researchers demonstrate how AI can translate complex medical terminology into patient-friendly language, reducing reading time from seven minutes to two while significantly improving understanding and satisfaction among cancer patients.

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21 Nov 2025

UCLA Study Warns AI in Neurological Care Could Worsen Health Disparities Without Proper Safeguards

A comprehensive UCLA Health report published in Neurology journal reveals that while AI shows promise in neurological care, it risks widening health inequities unless built with equity as the foundation. The study proposes three guiding principles for equitable AI implementation in healthcare.

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20 Nov 2025

Revolutionary Algorithm Transforms Robotic Prosthetics to Restore Natural Movement and Prevent Secondary Health Issues

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a groundbreaking algorithm that not only optimizes robotic prosthetic limb movement but also helps users maintain natural body movement patterns, potentially preventing secondary health complications like back pain and hip problems associated with amputations.

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