AI Eye Scans Reveal Heart Risk, Yet Care Pathway Lags
My eye doctor gave me a cardiovascular risk score from my retinal scan. New data from ACC.26: an AI system analyzing routine eye exam images identified elevated heart disease risk with 91% sensitivity. Matched the standard cardiologist risk calculator. One in four participants had elevated risk. Most did not know. The infrastructure for detection already exists. The question is whether we have built the infrastructure for what comes next. A risk score without a clear pathway is not care. It is a notification. https://t.co/0kjC3BQHkM
Patients Use AI for Nonstop Medical Questions, Not Trust
Patients aren't turning to AI because they trust it more than their doctors. They're turning to it because their questions don't stop between appointments. First piece on Substack: https://t.co/OciXwTtxM1
Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness
Are induction cooktops dangerous for people with pacemakers? In rare cases, magnets can interfere with heart devices, but typically only when held extremely close. That doesn’t mean the technology is dangerous. It means awareness matters. Modern shielding + thoughtful device placement significantly reduce...