New research being presented at the ESCMID Global Congress shows that ChatGPT, a free-to-use, and widely accessible AI-powered chatbot, could be an effective tool in reducing vaccine hesitancy among the general public.
Even though AI chatbots like ChatGPT were introduced in late 2022, they have been struggling with accuracy issues.
Furthermore, individuals who mistrust health professionals may use technology to address their concerns.
AI Technologies Correctly Curtail Vaccine Misconceptions
Smallpox's Return Would Cause Global Concerns
An ad hoc committee under the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced a study that analyzed the lessons derived from the recent pandemic and the mpox multi-country outbreak.
The Future State of Smallpox Medical Countermeasures report argues that the United States and the global community should prepare for smallpox to make an unfortunate return.
According to the report, smallpox could return through an accidental leak or even an intentional act.
Why Was the Maternal RSV Vaccine Study Stopped
Recently, a clinical trial enrollment was stopped ahead of schedule because of safety concerns. The trial's early findings indicated that the risk of severe lower respiratory tract disease in infants caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was lower with the maternal vaccine candidate than with the placebo.
However, the risk of preterm birth was found to be higher with the candidate vaccine.
Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Lower Than Expected in Late Pandemic
Visit rates higher than expected for females and for specific mental health conditions during 2022
Transient Increase Seen in Contraceptive Use After Dobbs Decision
Temporary increase seen in month after Dobbs, followed by decrease in contraceptive services, apart from vasectomy