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AI Scribes in Med Ed: Why We Shared Yale’s Latest Insights

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms clinical workflows, medical educators face a unique dilemma: How do we prepare trainees for an AI-driven future without undermining their core diagnostic skills?  A recent piece from the Yale School of Medicine caught our eye because it directly explores this double-edged sword. Written by Serena Crawford, Associate Communications Director at Yale School of Medicine, the Q&A highlights the pioneering work of Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, Associate Dean for Educational Technology and Innovation, as he examines how ambient AI scribes impact medical students.

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Remote Cognitive Screening in Parkinson Disease: Validating the ORCA-PD Tool

Remote Cognitive Screening in Parkinson Disease: Validating the ORCA-PD Tool

Parkinson disease (PD) is predominantly recognized for its motor symptoms, yet covert cognitive decline affects many patients long before dementia occurs. Traditional in-person cognitive testing presents substantial barriers: severe mobility impairments make traveling to clinics difficult, expert evaluations suffer from long waitlists, and screening tools like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) rely heavily on fine motor tasks like drawing, which can confound cognitive scores.

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HEader for blog post: Metrics as a Byproduct: Inside JMIR Publications’ Latest JCR Success featuring a photo of Dennis O'Brien

Metrics as a Byproduct: Inside JMIR Publications’ Latest JCR Success


Every June, the scholarly publishing ecosystem undergoes a familiar ritual. Inboxes and industry feeds flood with identical, celebratory corporate press releases as Clarivate drops the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR). But for publishing executives navigating a market defined by massive commercial consolidation, the real value of these metrics lies beneath the surface. The true strategic question isn't "Did our scores go up?" but rather, "What do these metrics tell us about the structural shift in where researchers want to publish?"

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Retraining the Algorithm: How Expert Eyes Correct EMR Errors in Maternal Care

Retraining the Algorithm: How Expert Eyes Correct EMR Errors in Maternal Care

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity worldwide, with blood transfusion rates hovering around 2% to 2.7%. While discussing these risks is a vital component of antenatal informed consent and shared decision-making, translating historical medical records into an accurate personal risk profile is notoriously difficult.

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The Human Copilot: Training Medical Faculty for the GenAI Classroom

The Human Copilot: Training Medical Faculty for the GenAI Classroom

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has created powerful new instructional opportunities alongside major pedagogical questions. While tools like ChatGPT can enhance lesson planning, case scenario design, and assessment development, many medical educators face a steep learning curve. Without structured guidance, integrating these fast-evolving and context-sensitive tools into high-stakes, discipline-specific medical curricula carries significant risks.

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Nature Beyond Reality: Mapping Brain Restoration in Adult ADHD

Nature Beyond Reality: Mapping Brain Restoration in Adult ADHD

Exposure to natural environments is well documented to improve attention, reduce stress, and enhance psychological well-being. While virtual reality (VR) offers a portable, scalable way to simulate natural settings for urban or isolated populations, it remains unclear whether a virtual forest engages the brain and cognitive networks in the same way as the real world.

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