Python scripts were used to test malware against endpoint detection and response agents from Sophos, CrowdStrike, and Windows Defender.
Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions in Alleviating Burden on Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Informal caregivers of people with dementia frequently experience substantial psychological burden, including elevated stress and depressive symptoms. eHealth interventions have emerged as a scalable solution to support caregivers. However, their effectiveness and the influence of intervention characteristics remain unclear. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in reducing caregiver burden […]
AI-Based Triage Decision Support: Multisite Economic Evaluation in the United States
Background: Emergency department (ED) visits have risen in the United States, with demand for emergency care exceeding supply. Resultant ED crowding harms patients, causes staff burnout, and places financial strain on hospitals, payers, and patients alike. Digital tools, including those leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), offer promise for driving efficiency and mitigating the harms of crowding. […]
Performance of Vision-Enabled Large Language Models in Image-Based Electrocardiogram Interpretation: Exploratory Evaluation
Background: Vision-enabled large language models (VE-LLMs) have the potential to provide flexible and explainable medical image interpretation. However, their real-world performance on clinical data, such as 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), has not been systematically assessed. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of state-of-the-art generalist VE-LLMs in interpreting real-world ECG images. Methods: […]
Forecasting the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence Assistance in Virtual Consultations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Exploratory Futures Wheel Study
Background: While digital health technologies promise to reshape the medical journey, their potential might not be realized due to unforeseen implementation challenges. Notably, the future impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in virtual consultations has been poorly investigated. Objective: This study aims to explore, across 8 areas, the future impacts of a bespoke, co-designed AI tool […]
Lessons Learned From Implementing a Culturally Tailored Virtual Support Program for Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors With Pain and Depression
Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06085313; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06085313
Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin America
China-linked espionage groups have attacked at least a dozen nations in the region, gathering information on maritime shipping, oil production, and other geopolitical interests.
Cyber Insurance Rates Are Dropping, but Exclusions Widen
Cyber insurance coverage is slowly changing, and some policies may not provide coverage for social engineering attacks like ClickFix.
Coding Gaffe Exposes Microsoft 365 Accounts to Widespread Takeover
A disabled security setting meant to protect authentication across Android versions of key apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel paved the way for attackers to steal logins and data.
Moving From Keywords to Contextual Meaning: A Commentary on Hybrid Bibliometric Synthesis in Health Research
The fast growth of social media mining in health research has contributed to an invaluable but quite fragmented body of literature. As the amount of unstructured patient-reported data grows, traditional bibliometric analyses face methodological limitations, particularly regarding synonym fragmentation and arbitrary parameter selection. In their recent publication, “Thematic Mapping and Evolution of Social Media Mining […]
Lilly strikes $1.9bn kidney disease alliance with Ascidian
In its third big licensing deal of the week, Eli Lilly has tapped RNA-editing specialist Ascidian for kidney disease therapies in a $1.9bn alliance.
Malicious Notifications Could Trick Google Gemini Users
A prompt injection flaw in Google Gemini’s voice assistant let attackers hide malicious commands in notifications, enabling social engineering and more.