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Beyond LLMs: An AI Scribe Pioneer Bets on 'World Models'
Alex LeBrun, executive chairman of AI scribe company Nabla, argues that large language models may not be the endpoint for clinical AI and points to 'world models' as a possible next step. For physicians relying on AI scribes and documentation tools, the framing matters: it signals that the underlying architecture behind everyday clinical AI could shift again in the near term. Read the full conversation via STAT News.
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DRC Ebola Outbreak Passes Grim 1,000-Death Milestone
At least 999 confirmed deaths have been recorded in Congo's Ebola outbreak, already labeled the fastest in history. For clinicians and global-health teams, the pace of this outbreak underscores the pressure on surveillance, contact tracing, and vaccine deployment systems working against the clock. Details via STAT News.
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Study Suggests Merck's Ebola Vaccine Could Cross-Protect Against Other Strains
New data indicates Merck's Ervebo, licensed against the Zaire species of ebolaviruses, may also offer partial protection against another species — a finding that arrives directly amid the ongoing DRC outbreak. If confirmed, this could broaden how outbreak responders think about vaccine deployment strategy in real time. Full report via STAT News.
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