New report questions Watson’s cancer treatment recommendations

Watson, IBM’s highly touted artificial intelligence (AI) platform, might not be ready to make its rounds, according to an investigative report from STAT. The news outlet reviewed internal IBM documents that showed Watson often recommended unsafe treatment advice and incorrect recommendations, all while IBM was promoting the AI product to healthcare providers.

3D image simulation doesn't improve satisfaction with breast augmentation procedures

Advanced imaging techniques have shown great potential in improving diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. But a recent study of patients undergoing breast augmentation surgery showed 3D image simulation did not improve satisfaction post-procedure, though most patients preferred the use of the imaging technique.

Pre-operative 3D image simulation does not improve satisfaction with breast augmentation

Advanced imaging techniques have shown great potential in improving diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. But a recent study of patients undergoing breast augmentation surgery showed 3D image simulation did not improve satisfaction post-procedure, though most patients preferred the use of the imaging technique.