As tax season approaches, scammers are increasingly targeting individuals with a range of deceptive tactics, exploiting the urgency of filing deadlines and sensitive financial information. Experts warn of impersonation schemes, including lookalike communications from the IRS and fraudulent offers on social media, which create false urgency and fear. Additionally, "ghost" tax preparers pose a significant risk by preparing returns without signing them, often filing fraudulent claims to redirect refunds to their own accounts. With recent staff reductions at the IRS potentially limiting their response capabilities, vigilance is critical as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Tax Season Scams Surge: Experts Warn of Fraudulent Tactics Ahead of Deadline Yahoo Finance

Next-generation AI agents are set to transform healthcare by improving clinical decision support, automating workflows, and tailoring patient care. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Health System classify these AI models into four categories—foundation, assistant, partner, and pioneer—each reflecting varying degrees of autonomy and integration. Implementation will require continuous innovation, thorough validation, and collaboration among technical experts and healthcare providers, while keeping patient outcomes, privacy, security, and accessibility in focus. The study also forecasts advancements in AI architecture and technology will lead to improvements in diagnostic precision and operational efficiency, enabling applications such as AI-driven molecular diagnostics and streamlined treatment planning, ultimately alleviating clinician workloads and enhancing patient care.

Next-Gen AI Agents Set to Transform Healthcare Delivery and Patient Care AI in Healthcare

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has benefited patients in countless ways, but there is a disconnect between EBM and the clinical care that is typically delivered at the bedside, according to researchers from Mayo Clinic Platform. In the first of a two-part series, they suggest that by prioritizing real-world evidence over traditional randomized controlled trial (RCT) methodologies, pragmatic trials may enhance the integration of research findings into clinical care, ultimately bridging the gap between evidence-based medicine and real-world applications. This approach aligns better with the complexities of patient care, addressing criticisms of EBM while promoting improved health outcomes.

Bridging the Gap: Transforming Evidence-Based Medicine with Pragmatic Trials Mayo Clinic Platform

Historically, women's health issues have been overlooked in medical research and funding, with significant disparities in the attention given to conditions like menopause compared to men's health concerns. This has led to a healthcare system that often dismisses women's specific needs. However, recent advocacy from younger women is shifting the focus toward better understanding and treatment of these issues. Funding for women's health startups remains limited, with only $44 million allocated to endometriosis initiatives compared to $1.24 billion for erectile dysfunction between 2019 and 2023. Nevertheless, there is increasing interest among investors in women's health markets, particularly in digital solutions, as evidenced by a peak in venture capital investments in 2021 and a resurgence in 2023, signaling a growing commitment to addressing long-neglected health needs.

Women’s Health Revolution: Startups Challenge Decades of Neglect in Care Healthcare Brew

As tax season approaches, scammers are increasingly targeting individuals with a range of deceptive tactics, exploiting the urgency of filing deadlines and sensitive financial information. Experts warn of impersonation schemes, including lookalike communications from the IRS and fraudulent offers on social media, which create false urgency and fear. Additionally, "ghost" tax preparers pose a significant risk by preparing returns without signing them, often filing fraudulent claims to redirect refunds to their own accounts. With recent staff reductions at the IRS potentially limiting their response capabilities, vigilance is critical as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Tax Season Scams Surge: Experts Warn of Fraudulent Tactics Ahead of Deadline Yahoo Finance

Next-generation AI agents are set to transform healthcare by improving clinical decision support, automating workflows, and tailoring patient care. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine and Mount Sinai Health System classify these AI models into four categories—foundation, assistant, partner, and pioneer—each reflecting varying degrees of autonomy and integration. Implementation will require continuous innovation, thorough validation, and collaboration among technical experts and healthcare providers, while keeping patient outcomes, privacy, security, and accessibility in focus. The study also forecasts advancements in AI architecture and technology will lead to improvements in diagnostic precision and operational efficiency, enabling applications such as AI-driven molecular diagnostics and streamlined treatment planning, ultimately alleviating clinician workloads and enhancing patient care.

Next-Gen AI Agents Set to Transform Healthcare Delivery and Patient Care AI in Healthcare

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has benefited patients in countless ways, but there is a disconnect between EBM and the clinical care that is typically delivered at the bedside, according to researchers from Mayo Clinic Platform. In the first of a two-part series, they suggest that by prioritizing real-world evidence over traditional randomized controlled trial (RCT) methodologies, pragmatic trials may enhance the integration of research findings into clinical care, ultimately bridging the gap between evidence-based medicine and real-world applications. This approach aligns better with the complexities of patient care, addressing criticisms of EBM while promoting improved health outcomes.

Bridging the Gap: Transforming Evidence-Based Medicine with Pragmatic Trials Mayo Clinic Platform

Historically, women's health issues have been overlooked in medical research and funding, with significant disparities in the attention given to conditions like menopause compared to men's health concerns. This has led to a healthcare system that often dismisses women's specific needs. However, recent advocacy from younger women is shifting the focus toward better understanding and treatment of these issues. Funding for women's health startups remains limited, with only $44 million allocated to endometriosis initiatives compared to $1.24 billion for erectile dysfunction between 2019 and 2023. Nevertheless, there is increasing interest among investors in women's health markets, particularly in digital solutions, as evidenced by a peak in venture capital investments in 2021 and a resurgence in 2023, signaling a growing commitment to addressing long-neglected health needs.

Women’s Health Revolution: Startups Challenge Decades of Neglect in Care Healthcare Brew