World Health Organization to Assess Cancer Risk of Diet-Soda Sweetener Aspartame
The World Health Organization is planning to release two new reports on the safety of aspartame, the popular
2023-06-23 22:49
GymBird Is Hiring a “Chief Step Officer” to Walk 10,000 Steps for $10,000
Walking 10,000 steps a day can be tough to find the time or motivation for—but you’d probably do it for $10,000.
2023-06-23 21:25
The Best Phones for Kids in 2023
We've thought a lot about kids and phones because many of us are parents. Mobile
2023-06-23 21:21
Malta govt backs down on abortion bill after protests
VALLETTA Malta's government on Friday backed down on a bill which would have allowed the abortion of pregnancies
2023-06-23 19:53
Lab-grown meat is coming. Here's everything you need to know
Soon, Americans are going to able to try chicken that comes directly from chicken cells rather than, well, a chicken.
2023-06-23 19:26
Padel Club Opens in Midtown Manhattan to Stoke Booming US Growth
Still have yet to pick up pickleball? Padel, another racket sport, is coming to Midtown Manhattan and making
2023-06-23 19:25
YouTube Brings Back Its Oldest Video Sorting Option
YouTube quietly reintroduced a video sorting feature that will save users a lot of time,
2023-06-23 19:20
Debris scattered across ocean floor could provide clues into the final moments of the Titanic-bound submersible
Investigators are continuing to scour the ocean floor for any insight into how a "catastrophic implosion" killed all five passengers of a Titanic-bound submersible that suddenly lost communication with its mother ship over the weekend, officials said.
2023-06-23 18:18
Saudi Arabia Is Investing $38 Billion to Become a Video-Game Hub
The Saudi Arabian government is betting $38 billion on the country’s potential to become the next hub for
2023-06-23 17:56
Saudi Arabia Becomes Largest Outside Shareholder of Nintendo
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund became the largest outside shareholder of Nintendo Co. on Friday, in the latest
2023-06-23 17:21
America Is Divided Over Everything But Chicken: Big Take Podcast
Listen to The Big Take podcast on iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Terminal. Americans love beef. But more recently,
2023-06-23 17:17
AI to be used more widely in NHS hospitals
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be rolled out more widely across the NHS in a bid to diagnose diseases and treat patients faster. The Government has announced a £21 million funding pot that NHS trusts can apply for to implement AI tools for the likes of medical imaging and decision support. This includes tools that analyse chest X-rays in suspected cases of lung cancer. AI technology that can diagnose strokes will also be available to all stroke networks by the end of 2023 – up from 86% – and could help patients get treated faster and lead to better health outcomes. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the technology could help cut NHS waiting lists ahead of winter. At a time when diagnostic services are under strain, it is critical that we embrace innovation that could boost capacity Dr Katharine Halliday of the Royal College of Radiologists Bids are being welcomed for any AI diagnostic tool, although the DHSC said they “will have to represent value for money for the funding to be approved”. The Government has invested £123 million in 86 AI technologies to date. Professor Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, added: “The NHS is already harnessing the benefits of AI across the country in helping to catch and treat major diseases earlier, as well as better managing waiting lists so patients can be seen quicker. “As we approach our milestone 75th birthday, this is another example of how NHS is continuing its proud history of adopting the latest proven technology to deliver better care for patients, and better value for taxpayers.” Dr Katharine Halliday, president of the Royal College of Radiologists, said embracing innovation is “critical”. She added: “At a time when diagnostic services are under strain, it is critical that we embrace innovation that could boost capacity – and so we welcome the Government’s announcement of a £21 million fund to purchase and deploy AI diagnostic tools. “All doctors want to give patients the best possible care. This starts with a timely diagnosis, and crucially, catching disease at the earliest point. “There is huge promise in AI, which could save clinicians time by maximising our efficiency, supporting our decision-making and helping identify and prioritise the most urgent cases. Together with a highly trained and expert radiologist workforce, AI will undoubtedly play a significant part in the future of diagnostics.” The funding package comes after NHS England’s chief executive Amanda Pritchard said further applications for AI in the health service are on the horizon. In a keynote speech, she told delegates at the 2023 NHS ConfedExpo: “As a national health service, we are in prime position to be able to make this technology available quickly. And our national commercial powers make us well placed to get the best deal for taxpayers.” Debates around how advancements in AI should be regulated are ongoing. Earlier in June on a visit to the US, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he wanted to avoid “scaremongering” discourse around the technology, but acknowledged it could pose the same risks as nuclear war and pandemics if not monitored appropriately. Days earlier, minster for tech and digital economy Paul Scully urged for the focus of the conversation to shift from a “Terminator-style scenario” to AI’s potential usefulness, particularly in healthcare. The Government recently launched the AI & Digital Regulation Service to help NHS staff find information and guidance on deploying AI safely. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live 5 French skincare secrets you need to know What happens if you don’t wash your water bottle often enough? Prince George visits Eton with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton
2023-06-23 16:50