Two thousand years ago, physicians in Egypt documented their patients’ symptoms and treatments on papyrus scrolls. These early medical records served a simple, localized purpose: they supported direct ...

Two decades ago, some of the biggest names in tech attempted to transform how individuals manage their health data. Microsoft’s HealthVault and Google Health both launched with bold ambitions: to ...

Thanks to the widespread adoption of electronic health record systems, data collected during routine clinical practice is now digitally stored in hospitals across the United States. Despite widespread ...

Imagine this. You’ve finally summoned up the courage to see a GP about an embarrassing problem. You sit down. The GP says: before we start, I’m using my computer to record my appointments. It’s AI – ...

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