AI在医疗健康领域的应用 - AI与前沿科学和医生合作，推动医疗健康领域发展[2] - AI能够分析生活方式、活动、睡眠、空气质量和疾病发生等数据，从而更好地预测癌症、心脏病和2型糖尿病等疾病[6] - AI可以辅助医生进行扫描，帮助发现肿瘤，并协助医生记录，从而实现更人性化的互动[6][7] - AI可以通过面部微表情和视线模式来量化抑郁症，目前正在英国国民健康服务体系中针对产后妇女进行试验[7] - AI驱动的药物发现和个性化治疗正在兴起，这意味着能够更有效地靶向肿瘤，同时减少对患者的伤害[10][11] 癌症诊断与治疗 - 行业专家认为，AI将在癌症的诊断和治疗方面带来最大的变革，因为癌症存在诸多变量，如肿瘤的遗传学、位置、阶段、患者的遗传学，甚至微生物组[8] - 血液检测将越来越多地用于筛查多种癌症，更有针对性的筛查活动将更早地发现更多癌症，从而可以更好地治疗[9] 数据的重要性 - 数据是AI的燃料，需要高质量、适用且统一[14] - 基因组测序的成本已大幅降低，但关键在于如何利用这些数据[14][15] - Genomics England正在对10万名有患罕见疾病风险的婴儿进行基因组测序，及早发现可以避免失明等情况[16] 可穿戴设备与健康 - 可穿戴设备可以收集大量关于个人的数据，帮助人们了解自身健康状况的基线[17][18] - 可穿戴设备虽然不是医疗设备，但可以帮助人们发现身体模式的变化，从而及早发现健康问题，例如心脏病甚至癌症[19] - 睡眠模式的改变可能在痴呆症症状出现前20到30年就已发生，因此，如果能够识别这些数据中的模式，就有机会采取行动[20] 医疗的最终目标 - 医疗的目标不仅是延长寿命，还要提高生活质量，保持身心健康[24] - AI有潜力将医疗体系从“疾病护理”转变为“健康护理”，并为所有人提供服务[24]

Healthcare Policy & Political Stance - Democrats took a stand on healthcare, but didn't secure ACA subsidies, questioning the shutdown's value [4] - Public sentiment favored Democrats on healthcare, yet Democrats seemingly "caved," raising questions about strategy after electoral gains [6] - Republicans are perceived as not prioritizing government functioning and attacking healthcare subsidies, even in districts that would benefit [9][10] - A small group of Democrats aimed to be "adults in the room" to avoid severe consequences like grounded planes, amidst suffering [11] - Some Democrats believe their leaders consistently surrender in negotiations with Republicans, frustrating Democratic voters [18] Economic Impact & Affordability - The 2018-2019 shutdown cost $11 billion [8] - Republicans are seen as owning the economic downturn due to tariffs and lack of affordability solutions, impacting consumer sentiment [13][14] - Extending Obamacare subsidies is seen as morally right and politically smart, especially for Republican districts [20] Political Division & Strategy - Divisions exist among Democrats regarding the shutdown deal, with some prioritizing keeping the government open [15][16] - Some argue that Democrats gained nothing from the shutdown, as advancing subsidies seems unlikely in both the House and Senate [19] - Republicans are criticized for irresponsible governing, including threats and unfulfilled promises [21][22]

Healthcare Affordability & Political Stance - The Democratic senator believes the government shutdown highlighted the fight around healthcare affordability, showing who supports affordable health insurance and who doesn't [2] - The senator hopes Republican colleagues understand the issue affects millions of Americans and needs to be addressed [3] - Democrats believe affordable healthcare prices are important for Americans, including those in red states [7] - The senator introduced legislation to address the cost of health insurance for Americans and extend premium tax credits [10] - The senator is committed to ensuring people can afford their healthcare [11] Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown caused issues with air traffic control, government workers not getting paid, people unable to get food, and mothers/children unable to get WIC benefits [4] - The agreement aims to end the suffering caused by the shutdown and continue funding health food benefits, WIC, and veterans benefits [5] Bipartisan Efforts & Future Actions - The agreement allows for a vote on a bill by mid-December to address healthcare costs [3][10] - The senator believes a bipartisan bill can be achieved in the Senate to address premium tax credits [8] - Voters will hold accountable those who are not on their side regarding healthcare affordability [8]

Today, the Senate voted to start reopening the government. We took a big step forward to protect the health care of tens of millions of Americans in exchange for funding through January 31st. This agreement will give Democrats control of the Senate floor for a vote on one of our top legislative priorities, extending the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.This is important when Republicans control every branch of government. This agreement funds SNAP and food assistance programs, ensures that law enforc ...

40 pass with the breaking news. Some new developments indicating lawmakers may be close to a deal to end the government shutdown. MSNBC confirms Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thun said a procedural vote to end that stalemate should happen today.Joining me now is Arizona Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton. He serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Welcome, sir.Um, can I ask if you're hearing anything about a possible breakthrough and are you optimistic there could be one. >> We ...

Joining us now, House Minority Leader, Democratic Congressman Hakee Jeff of New York. Uh, thank you so much, Congressman, for being on the show this morning. Define what happened last night. >> Well, good morning. It was a big night for the American people. And what we saw is that Democratic candidates prevailed up and down the ballot all across the country. focused on affordability, focused on making life more affordable for everyday Americans, driving down the high cost of living, protecting health care, ...

Healthcare Policy & Impact - Republican cuts to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could drastically increase premiums, particularly in Florida, where nearly 5 million people rely on Obamacare [1][2] - Loss of ACA subsidies could force individuals to choose between essential healthcare needs, such as diabetes care and cancer treatment [4][5] - Rising healthcare premiums, potentially doubling or tripling, could increase costs by $18,000 per year for some families [8] Political & Economic Implications - The current administration's policies are perceived as prioritizing tax credits for billionaires and big companies over healthcare affordability for individuals [10] - The administration is accused of using the shutdown to create leverage against Democrats by potentially interrupting SNAP benefits, impacting vulnerable populations [19] - Government shutdown is affecting air traffic controller training, potentially disrupting the deployment of new controllers and requiring current employees to cover their own per diem expenses [15][16] Human Cost & Personal Stories - Individuals with pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes, melanoma, and heart conditions, face significant challenges in affording healthcare without ACA subsidies [4][8] - Families are struggling to balance healthcare costs with rising grocery and energy prices, highlighting the financial strain on working-class individuals [11] - Retired air traffic controllers and their families are directly affected by the government shutdown, leading to financial uncertainty and questioning of political choices [14][16]

New actions by President Trump could put pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Trump imposed long awaited sanctions on Russian oil companies Wednesday, the day after he called off a peace summit with Vladimir Putin in Budapest after they spoke on the phone. >> I think that they'll certainly have an impact there.They're massive sanctions and sanctions on oil. Uh the two biggest oil companies among the biggest in the world, but they're Russians. Every time I speak with Vladimir, I have good conversati ...

There's a lot of excitement because actually we have inflation data today, but that was legal requirement. And then we go back to the shutdown and no data. How does a shutdown end.Yeah, well, nice to be with you. And I think that is the the main question for for us and for our clients as well. You know, our concern was that if the government were to shut down, there would be no natural catalyst to reopen the government.If you recall that the longest full shutdown was back in 2013, that was for 16 days. And ...

Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for mass federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color or their accent. No way.Not in a free America. Okay. For the government to cancel research grants to compel universities as to what they can teach.No way. Not in a free America. Okay.To use power over broadcast licenses or power over mergers to compel television networks as to what they can put on the air. Not in a free America. Okay.To weaponize the Department of Justice to go ...