Paige Cockburn
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Doctor forced to apologise after AI makes 'scary' error about illegal drugs (opens the original)
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When Rebecca Green arrived for her first appointment with a urologist, she was asked whether she consented to having the appointment transcribed by artificial intelligence (AI). "I don't want to be in her bad books or be that annoying patient who takes up more of her time," she said. But that decision would cause her a lot of stress, with the AI scribe making up the serious but false claim that Ms Green was taking illegal drugs. New research by a privacy watchdog has raised serious concerns abou
Men to be offered prostate screening from age 45 under new guidelines (opens the original)
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The new guidelines mean doctors will offer testing to more men, including those under 50 and over 70. Digital rectal examinations are no longer recommended during routine screening by GPs. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia will apply for Medicare to cover the expanded testing. New guidelines for prostate cancer detection mean men under 50 and over 70 will be offered testing by their GP in an effort to improve early diagnosis. Prostate cancer is estimated to be the most diagnosed cancer
Rare eye disorder linked to Ozempic-like medications (opens the original)
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration is warning of a rare but serious eye disorder that could be caused by GLP-1-based drugs. It says people taking these drugs should be alert to any vision loss and seek urgent medical attention if they notice any changes. The association for optometrists says patients should not be unnecessarily alarmed and can continue using the medications if they have no symptoms. The medicines regulator has issued a new safety warning for GLP-1-based drugs, like Ozempic, wh
Shared lifestyle might be clue to why some couples have higher dementia risk (opens the original)
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About 1 million people were studied to examine dementia risk among married couples. Researchers found dementia risk was lower among couples with a higher income and more children. Researchers say couples' lifestyles need to be studied more closely so they can understand diet, exercise and social engagement. Spouses of people with dementia have a higher risk of developing the condition, but the level of risk can vary depending on income and how many children the couple has, a new study has found.
Australians paying 'unjustified' fees to pharmacies, report says (opens the original)
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A new report by the Grattan Institute says the pharmacy lobby is "calling the shots" at the expense of taxpayers. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it has a track record of championing affordable medicine, and the report ignores realities. The Grattan Institute says pharmacy funding needs to be overhauled. Australians are missing out on cheaper medicines due to backroom deals by one of the country's most powerful lobby groups, according to a new report. Public policy think tank the Grattan In
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