A new study on the implications of AI shortcutting has experts raising concerns about the integration of the technology into medicine.

Over time, the brain's reward system may become less responsive to standard rewards in individuals with gaming addiction.

Some have suggested LLMs could reword reports to improve patient comprehension, but whether this is a feasible option remains unknown. 

The CDC estimates that over 6 million people in the U.S. struggle with OUD, and prior research has indicated that only 20% receive treatment for the disorder.

The technologist guides patients through procedure-specific VR games designed to ease anxiety and discomfort during their treatment.

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.