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The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 1h

Experts warn that certain tests and medications may be unnecessary for older patients, as recent studies suggest that the risks and benefits of procedures like colonoscopies and medications such as levothyroxine not only change with advancing age but may also reveal that many interventions provide minimal advantages, prompting a reevaluation of standard medical practices for the elderly. #Healthcare #Aging #PatientCare #US #NL #MX

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3 rutinas mΓ©dicas que las personas mayores no siempre necesitan
Expertos advierten que ciertos exΓ‘menes y fΓ‘rmacos podrΓ­an ser innecesarios en pacientes de mΓ‘s edad. HabΓ­a pasado suficiente tiempo desde la colonoscopia anterior de la paciente como para que cumpliera los criterios para someterse a otra, dijo Steven Itzkowitz, gastroenterΓ³logo de la Facultad de Medicina Icahn del Mount Sinai, en Nueva York.
The New York Times @nytimes.com Β· New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· 3d

Dr. Danielle Ofri emphasizes the limitations of artificial intelligence in medicine, arguing that while A.I. can assist with data processing and treatment suggestions, it fails to grasp the complex, individual narratives and emotional nuances of patients that are crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective care. #Healthcare #AIinMedicine #PatientCare #US

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Opinion | Why A.I. Will Never Replace Your Doctor
Dr. Ofri is a primary care physician in New York and the editor in chief of Bellevue Literary Review. As soon as I spotted my patient in the waiting room, I knew that I'd be admitting him to the hospital.