Yale School of Medicine
Coverage of Yale School of Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Are AI scribes useful tools in medical education, or a crutch that imperils learning?
Hospitals are adopting AI scribes to automate note-taking during patient visits, citing benefits like reduced physician burnout and increased revenue. However, medical schools are divided, with educators worried that over-reliance on AI tools might hinder students' ability to develop critical thinking skills, particularly in differential diagnosis. Jaideep Talwalkar of Yale School of Medicine emphasizes the importance of manually crafting notes to reinforce learning through repetition.
- What you should know about the Cyclospora outbreak
The article addresses the Cyclospora outbreak, focusing on clarifications provided by Dr. Nate Wood regarding recalls and false positives. Dr. Wood, a director at Yale School of Medicine, explains the situation without adding external context.
- More than 15,000 acres of Ohio public land approved to be fracked by out-of-state companies
The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved 21 bids to frack over 15,000 acres of public land, including areas in Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area. Out-of-state companies like Gulfport Appalachia, Ascent Resources, and Grenadier Energy III secured bids with financial incentives tied to production. The decision follows Ohio law requiring the selection of the 'highest and best bid' for public land.
- DOJ accuses Yale and UCLA medical schools of discriminating against white and Asian applicants
The US Department of Justice accused Yale School of Medicine and UCLA medical school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. The accusation follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling prohibiting affirmative action in admission decisions. The DOJ cites differences in test scores and GPAs between students of different racial groups.
- DOJ says Yale’s medical school discriminated based on race in admissions
The Department of Justice accused Yale School of Medicine of discriminating based on race in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic students over white or Asian students with similar test scores. The finding came after a year-long investigation reviewing the school's internal data and policies. This decision relates to a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
- Man dies covered in necrotic lesions after amoebas eat him alive
A 78-year-old man died from a rare Acanthamoeba infection that caused severe necrotic lesions and ulcers over six months. Doctors at Yale School of Medicine identified the amoeba too late, and his case was reported in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.