The Lab · 2026-03-30 08:26:48 · Japan Times
An Australian man has leveraged publicly available AI to design a bespoke, experimental treatment for his sick dog and then used the same technology to identify and contact leading scientists to administer it. Paul Conyngham's actions represent a direct, citizen-led bypass of traditional veterinary and pharmaceutical d...
The Network · 2026-04-03 08:57:06 · STAT News
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has created a significant legal fault line, potentially limiting the power of state medical boards to regulate healthcare providers' speech. The Court ruled 8-1 against Colorado's ban on licensed mental health professionals performing so-called 'conversion therapy' on LGBTQ+ patient...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 13:53:01 · STAT News
A $15 AI-powered diagnostic test, developed under the secretive banner of 'Project Glasswing,' was deployed in a pilot program that caught the Utah Medical Board completely off guard. The initiative, spearheaded by the company Doctronic, represents a direct and unannounced incursion of artificial intelligence into regu...
The Office · 2026-04-16 14:52:52 · The BMJ
A UK doctor is under investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC) following their arrest for peacefully protesting in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed under UK anti-terrorism laws. The doctor, among over 2,000 people arrested for holding a sign stating “I oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action...