AI Topped Docs in Quality, Empathy of Responses to Patient Questions on GI Cancers (MedPage Today)

AI Outperformed Doctors in Cancer Communication:
A study comparing ChatGPT with real physicians’ responses to patient questions on Reddit found that AI responses scored significantly higher in both quality (4.2 vs 3.0) and empathy (4.2 vs 2.0). However, physician responses were easier to read and written at a lower grade level.

Stigma in Liver Disease Media Coverage:
An analysis of 341 U.S. media articles from 2010–2023 found that 37% used stigmatizing terms when reporting on cirrhosis, often linking it to alcohol abuse or addiction. Researchers called for more responsible language to reduce public bias and improve health behaviors.