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AP PHOTOS: A rural doctor traverses mountainous terrain by donkey to visit far-flung patients

A rural doctor travels miles of unforgiving terrain by donkey, enduring cold, rain, wind and exhaustion, to visit several dozen families scattered across the highest mountain in the north of ...

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra’s algorithm was long thought to be the most efficient way to find a graph’s best routes. Researchers have now proven that it’s “universally optimal.”

Tech - Wired - November 17

Doctor on coping with election anxiety

The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...

ChatGPT Defeated Doctors at Diagnosing Illness

A small study found ChatGPT outdid human physicians when assessing medical case histories, even when those doctors were using a chatbot.

Tech - The New York Times - November 17

How to build trust with your doctor

A study shows trust in physicians and hospitals has dropped to 40% since the start of the pandemic. Dr. Jon LaPook shares how tone and communication can improve doctor-patient relationships.