The “Scrubs” reboot on ABC is all about the medicine of nostalgia. Cringe? Sure. But here’s what we get from the resurrected sitcoms of our relative youth.

Chinese scientists have, for the first time, reversed acute liver failure using a gene-edited pig liver kept outside the patient’s body. The procedure was announced Feb. 4 by Xijing Hospital, an ...

The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal ...

Start reading recent internet conversations about AI, and you'll find an anecdote that surfaces with increasing frequency: ChatGPT delivered lifesaving medical advice. "Three weeks ago I woke up from ...

In 2023 thoracic surgeon Ankit Bharat was working at Northwestern Memorial Hospital when he was drafted to help a 33-year-old influenza patient who was on the verge of death. Bharat recalls that the ...

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Two AI chat tools, including Microsoft Copilot, are in use at the VA but have not been reviewed by patient safety offices. By Patty Nieberg Published Jan 15, 2026 5:36 PM EST A watchdog inside the ...

Digital health equity gaps exist in patient portal engagement, even among older adults with chronic conditions who could benefit most from digital tools, according to research in the American Journal ...

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ChatGPT is rapidly emerging as a new waypoint in the patient journey, with millions of Americans using the generative AI tool to research symptoms, prepare for appointments, navigate insurance and ...

A patient has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against San Diego-based Sharp Healthcare for using ambient AI during his clinical visit without his consent, according to reporting by KPBS Public ...

Ohio elections officials reached a data sharing agreement with President Donald Trump's administration that will help clean up and maintain the state's voter rolls. Ohio Secretary of State Frank ...