ChatGPT has quickly become part of everyday academic and professional life. Students use it to brainstorm essays, explain concepts, and summarize readings, while professionals rely on it for drafting, planning, and problem-solving. At the same time, concerns are growing that frequent use of AI tools may weaken critical thinking, making people more passive, less analytical, and overly dependent on automated answers. Research suggests the reality is more nuanced. ChatGPT does n

Crohn's disease (CD) represents a complex, chronic, and progressive inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation throughout the digestive tract. Unlike ulcerative colitis, CD can affect any segment from the mouth to the anus and often penetrates the deeper layers of the bowel wall. Because inflammation can penetrate deep into the bowel wall, it can lead to complications like strictur

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Introduction Global health authorities are actively shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacovigilance, with new guidelines and frameworks emerging across regions. This article explores how regulators in the United States, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia are responding to AI’s growing role in drug safety. From signal detection to case processing, AI is transforming traditional PV workflows. Authorities are now focused on bala

Woman sleeping, retrieved from: https://friendtex.com/best-cooling-pajamas/ Sleep Apnea Graphic Illustration, Retrieved from: https://www.salemhealth.org/you-matter/post/the-two-main-types-of-sleep-apnea-and-how-to-treat-them Among the United States population, it is estimated that 50-70 million U.S. adults have some sort of chronic sleep disorder (most notably Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Narcolepsy), with around 84 million not getting uninterrupted sle

The Role of Passive AI in Revolutionizing Patient Care In several countries worldwide, artificial intelligence is being applied extensively as a technological tool AI has transformed industries, boosted efficiency, and opened up opportunities for innovation due to its capability to model human cognitive processes. In recent years, policymakers have been supporters of a wide variety of intelligent applications that use artificial intelligence and its specialized components to

What Happens After AI flags a Drug Safety Issue. From Regulatory Review to Pharmacies and Health Plans

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming an important part of modern medicine. It has the potential to improve medical diagnoses, personalize treatments, reduce workload for healthcare professionals, and improve patient outcomes. However, along with these benefits come serious ethical concerns that must be carefully considered. If AI is used without proper oversight, it can harm patients, increase inequality, and weaken trust in healthcare systems. Medical ethics is

Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) is the use of computer generated simulations to make patients believe they are experiencing a different set and setting. 1 Counselors aid patients guiding them through their thoughts and emotions, and providing suggestions on how to address situations. VRT has been observed to help people suffering from various ailments, including anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and pain management. Bravemind for PTSD Bravemind is a VRT exposure t

On January 7th, 2026 OpenAI launched a new tool directed towards health questions called ChatGPT Health. OpenAI claims that " Health is a dedicated space in ChatGPT where you can ask health and wellness questions and choose to connect your health data (like medical records and wellness apps) so responses can be grounded in that context (What is ChatGPT Health, 2026). This new tool could be beneficial for people to track and get advice on health-related questions, but it may a

By Anne Denk, RN, BSN Migraines affect 37 million Americans, including men, women, and children. Migraines occur due to a variety of factors. While there are multiple pharmacological treatment options, studies have shown that several alternative treatments are beneficial. Massage therapy is one of these alternative treatment options that can reduce the symptoms of migraines. Origins and Impacts of Migraines Migraine headaches occur for many reasons. Contributing factors inclu

Image from Forbes What is AI? Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the ability for computers to perform tasks that are typically done by humans, such as writing, problem-solving, and language understanding. Benefits of AI in Healthcare Some benefits are its ability to conduct surgery, provide diagnoses, organize data, and much more. All of this can be useful, but to every advantage, there is a disadvantage. Disadvantages of AI in Healthcare Some disadvantages are its malfunctio

Introduction Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative approach in healthcare, enabling patients to access medical services remotely through digital platforms. Especially during pandemics or in geographically isolated regions, virtual healthcare reduces physical visits, minimizes infection risk, and enhances the efficiency of medical services. By leveraging video conferencing, mobile apps, and wearable devices, telemedicine supports continuous monitoring, follow-ups, and c

By Kristine Burneko, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, APHN-BC Introduction Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a multidisciplinary field that examines the tridirectional interaction of psychological processes, neurological activity, and immune function. Within clinical practice, PNI provides the mechanistic foundation for mind–body medicine, an evidence-based approach that complements conventional biomedical care by enhancing psychophysiological regulation and response to concurrent treatmen

What is functional medicine? Functional medicine uses a patient-centered approach to identify the root cause of an illness. Whereas conventional medicine uses symptom based treatments based on a specific disease, functional medicine focuses on disease prevention with an emphasis on the whole body. In simpler terms functional medicine looks at how the body is functioning, and treats the altered function causing the illness. Functional medicine specialists believe each person i

By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn  | Email Introduction Acute appendicitis is a leading global surgical emergency, with an estimated lifetime risk of 7–8% [1]. For over a century, appendectomy has been the undisputed standard of care. However, the contemporary era is marked by a significant paradigm shift, with robust evidence emerging for non-operative management using antibiotics. This evolution, fueled by advancements in diagnostic imaging, improved risk stratification, a

The use of AI in early cancer diagnosis and treatment Let's admit it, you might have used AI a couple of times in the past month, either for mundane tasks, doing groceries , planning for the day, getting inspiration, or using it for school in any shape or form. But would you trust AI being used in the medical field? AI has proven to be both beneficial and dangerous, depending on one's intention. To help people in the medical field, some states, hospitals, and certain fields h

By Vanessa Muller, PharmD Most people don’t think about the technology behind medication safety. You pick up a prescription, read the instructions, and trust that if something important changes, your doctor will hear about it. But the amount of safety information that experts handle today is far greater than it used to be. Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews millions of safety reports, research findings, electronic health-record patterns, and globa

Introduction Imagine a world where blood shortages no longer threaten patients in need. Every year, hospitals face critical gaps in supply—whether from seasonal drops in donations, unexpected disasters, or the growing demand from cancer treatments and surgeries. In these moments, lives hang in the balance. Now picture a future where blood is not just donated, but manufactured on demand.  Scientists are developing “blood factories”—engineered systems that recreate the environm

A lot has been said about artificial intelligence (AI) and pharmacovigilance (PV), but for seasoned professionals we should have seen this coming a long time ago. The traditional way PV activities have been conducted relied heavily on manual, resource‑intensive processes. Case processing involved receiving and validating adverse event reports, entering them into databases, and ensuring regulatory submissions were complete. Narrative writing required medical reviewers to craft