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Nurse practitioner Debra Brown guides patient Merdis Wells through a diabetic retinopathy exam at University Medical Center in New Orleans.

How Can We Be Sure Artificial Intelligence Is Safe For Medical Use?

Apr 14, 2019
Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
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Man gets hearing aid adjusted. Studies found restoring hearing and vision can stave off cognitive decline.

Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears

Oct 22, 2018
Two large studies show that age-related memory loss can be slowed significantly when older people promptly address hearing and vision loss.
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