Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Maternal Mortality, Gene-Editing for Cholesterol, and Shadow AI in Healthcare
In this episode of Morning Medical with Dr. Chow, the focus begins with an exploration of maternal mortality, uncovering surprising causes and disparities. The discussion then shifts to the latest gene-editing breakthroughs in cholesterol management. Dr. Chow examines the impact of obesity on infection-related outcomes and the implications for health policies. Various dietary approaches for heart health are compared, providing insights into their effectiveness. The episode also addresses the rise and management of "shadow AI" in healthcare, concluding with a discussion on the future directions for AI in the field.
Key Points
- Drug overdoses, homicides, and suicides are significant contributors to maternal mortality, accounting for over a quarter of deaths among pregnant and postpartum women.
- Gene-editing technologies like CRISPR show promise in providing a permanent solution for high cholesterol by targeting genes such as ANGPTL3 and PCSK9.
- Obesity significantly increases the risk of severe infection outcomes, with obese individuals being more likely to be hospitalized or die from infections compared to those with a healthier body mass index.
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