Richard Harris
Stories
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As Artificial Intelligence Moves Into Medicine, The Human Touch Could Be A Casualty
Will AI in health care create a two-tiered system in which poorer people will be seen by a computer instead of a doctor? That's one concern about the burgeoning technology.
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Google Searches For Ways To Put Artificial Intelligence To Use In Health Care
The search giant's push into artificial intelligence as a tool for health improvement is a natural evolution for a company that has developed algorithms that reach deep into our lives through the Web.
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Gene Therapy Advances To Better Treat 'Bubble Boy' Disease
The latest advance is not only encouraging news for patients with severe compromised immunodeficiency. It's a test case for all those scientists working to develop better gene therapy techniques.
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Hepatitis C Not A Barrier For Organ Transplantation, Study Finds
Researchers found that antiviral drugs are effective in preventing transmission of the hepatitis C virus from donated hearts and lungs to recipients. The result could help reduce organ wait times.
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How Can Doctors Be Sure A Self-Taught Computer Is Making The Right Diagnosis?
It's hard for humans to check algorithms that computers devise on their own. But these artificial intelligence systems are already moving from the lab toward doctors' offices.
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Overlooked Ingredients In Medicines Can Sometimes Trigger Side Effects
Drugmakers add inactive ingredients to stabilize medications and sometimes to help the body absorb the active ingredients. But the inactive constituents can cause side effects in rare cases.
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London Patient Cleared Of HIV
Doctors in London say they've successfully treated an HIV patient, but the treatment is dangerous and expensive. The news comes 12 years after a different patient was declared cured of AIDS.
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Study Found Vaping Beat Traditional Smoking-Cessation Options
People who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking have milder cravings. The act of vaping provides pleasure, which may contribute to its success as a tobacco-quitting aid, researchers say.
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Before Starting A Statin, Talk It Over With Your Doctor
Patients and doctors should have nuanced conversations about the benefits and risks of statins before deciding to start them. The drugs can reduce heart attack odds but also carry some side effects.
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The Average Length Of An American Life Continues To Decrease
Life expectancy in the United States continues to decline, driven by increases in accidental deaths and drug overdoses. Suicide is on the rise as well.