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Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 days ago

Fair human-centric image dataset for ethical AI benchmarking - Nature

Image datasets power AI but pervasive bias, lack of consent, compensation, and diversity create legal, ethical, and fairness challenges requiring consent-based, well-annotated datasets and mitigation.
Medicine
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Gynaecologist who lied to patient about operation at north London hospital loses bid to have ban lifted

A consultant gynaecologist was suspended for serious misconduct after deceiving a patient about complete vaginal mesh removal and failed to get her suspension lifted.
Public health
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Covid Shots Are About to Be Widely Available Again

CDC shifted Covid-19 vaccine policy to individual decision-making, enabling pharmacies and states to resume broad vaccine availability across ages.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

CDC backs updated Covid vaccines as access issues persist: We still don't have doses in hand'

HHS adopted updated recommendations enabling Covid vaccines for those six months and older under shared provider decision-making, restoring informed consent and addressing access delays.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is the birth control pill destroying women's sex drive? DW 09/22/2025

Hormonal birth control pills can suppress menstrual cycles and significantly reduce libido for some women, sometimes without adequate medical warning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr's vaccine advisers remove prescription need for Covid vaccine, emphasizing personal choice

The votes on the recommendations came after hours of impassioned debate that, at times, devolved into confusion and apparent animosity over the committee's procedures and the safety of vaccines. Healthcare professionals and experts following the committee's meeting were also left deeply confused about the significance of the committee's votes and recommendations, and whether they would make it more difficult for people to obtain Covid vaccines.
Public health
Medicine
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Surgeons were about to harvest this man's organs until his doctor intervened

A neurosurgeon stopped premature organ removal from a conscious patient, saving his life despite family consent and ongoing recovery from a gunshot brain injury.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are Psychedelics Overrated?

Psychedelic therapies show potential but evidence is mixed, and strong ego development, secure attachment, and informed consent are crucial due to unpredictable risks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Survey Findings on Electroconvulsive Therapy Efficacy

Most ECT recipients report inadequate pre-treatment information and minimal benefit or harm, prompting calls to suspend ECT pending placebo-controlled trials.
Wearables
fromABA Journal
7 months ago

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

Wearable neurotechnology is advancing, but legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with privacy and data protection issues.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Every Medical Procedure Comes With Risks. It Can Be Difficult to Fully Understand Them.

Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks associated with medical procedures to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
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