Medicare is about to start using AI to review the necessity for certain treatments, with a goal of cutting costs and ineffective procedures. But it could also delay care for people in need. #CMS read more here: www.cms.gov/priorities/i...

So much has happened this year with AI in biopharma, from advancing drug discovery to improving clinical trial recruitment - I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to cover this topic for BiotechTV. Looking forward to continuing my coverage in 2026!

Do you like AI & robots? What about robots that act autonomously using AI? Medra is a SF company using these tools to bolster drug discovery - check out my BiotechTV interview with founder & CEO Michelle Lee about their $52m series A and what they're building: www.biotechtv.com/post/medra-m...

Really looks like the United States is about to launch a regime change war against Venezuela with: -No casus belli -No authorization from Congress -No allies or international support -No plan for a post-Maduro Venezuela -No preparation for any sort of stabilization or containment of the fallout

Talked to some National Guard kids from West Virginia on the street near my office. They don't have leave to go home for Thanksgiving this week. They can't see their families, because the president wants to use them as political props. No doubt, though, there'll be a feast at Mar-a-Lago Thursday.

"The Pentagon says that it is investigating... Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders." I didn't think the admission of guilt on their part would go that far #Pinks

The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901

I really wish more scientists & artists were on here. When I go to in-person gatherings it’s really clear what a small sliver of us are here. And I get it, how many social media collapses do you have to weather before you just give up? But organizing would be so much easier if we were all here 😭

With new cancer research being published every 30 seconds, it’s hard for clinicians to stay current. AI tools are trying to help. I recently wrote about this, breaking down five areas where AI tools are having success. Article link and explainer video below. www.ajmc.com/view/five-wa...

The healthcare industry is adopting AI at a rapid rate, and keeping up with all the developments is challenging. I wrote about the key tools clinicians and patients should be aware of, focusing on cancer care, for the American Journal of Managed Care's Evidence-Based Oncology: bit.ly/3JUsdbA

In my latest AI Rx (free) newsletter, I cover how AI is flagging preeclampsia at home; winning patients' trust; and blending digital twin hearts with printed cells to guide treatment decisions. Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

I read Gilgamesh recently and there is ZERO question the Bible took inspiration from it when it came to Noah's Flood myth. Enkidu origin story also contains elements similar to Adam and Eve AND a snake plays the role of a trickster (sound familiar?). www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies

Physicist here. We do know what magnets are and how they work. Nothing is mysterious about them. This is the most embarrassing display of ignorance about science I have ever seen. This man would fail third grade science. This interview is a disgrace to the president and to his country.

Interesting take for comms/marketing: AI chatbots love press releases - so for companies that want to get picked up in AI searches (Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO) publishing press releases is the way to go: www.marketingprofs.com/articles/202... via @notified-official.bsky.social

Healthcare is adopting AI faster than any other industry, and the leading use right now is hospital operations. I spoke with Menlo Ventures' Derek Xiao for BiotechTV on what's driving usage and where trends are heading for next year: bit.ly/4or8S0t

"Weird," "Desperate" - that's what Nicole Paulk was told when she proposed raising funds for her biotech Siren Bio from the community. Then a million dollars came in the first month, and opinions changed. Read my article about her story: bit.ly/48YqbkS @wefunder.bsky.social

Kash fired the guy he thinks outed him for taking another private jet flight to see his girlfriend sing.

Can AI decode an infant's cry? Researchers built an LLM to do just that, and it was able to determine premies from full-term by analyzing acoustic data. This could help determine signs of real health or developmental issues. doi.org/10.1186/s128...

🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style. Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.

This week in AI healthcare news: AI is interpreting infant cries; forming 'personal health avatars;' and decoding traditional Chinese medicine. I cover 10 news stories in my weekly AI Rx newsletter - check it out! open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

This week I spoke with a former colleague of mine who's now the CEO of Weave Bio, which is using AI to address everyone's favorite topic, regulatory compliance! 😆 It's a huge time suck for biopharma, but a critical aspect - check out my interview on BiotechTV: www.biotechtv.com/post/weave-b...

WaPo joins NYT, CNN, The Atlantic, Guardian and others, according to @ScottNover, in announcing it won't sign the Pentagon's controversial new press policy.

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan? MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas. (So, no plan)

When authoritarians tell you they like authoritarianism, over and over and over and over and over again, believe them

Imagine being CBS and paying 150M for a blog and then giving the boss of that blog the reins to CBS News and she starts reposting shit from her blog

What are the biggest make-or-break moments for biotech in the fourth quarter? I break down the clinical trial readouts, FDA decisions and scientific breakthroughs that could change patients' lives and offer new treatment options in my latest article for Cure: wewillcure.com/insights/cli...

Abbott egged on the Jade Helm conspiracists, who claimed that a military training operation was actually Obama invading the state of Texas. Now a U.S. president is deploying Texas troops to other states to dominate and intimidate those states, and Abbott is complicit.

No indication yet from major media that the FBI has any interest whatsoever in investigating this apparent attempted assassination of a well-known judge openly targeted on social media by the far-right activist—Harmeet Dhillon—currently calling herself Assistant Attorney General of the United States

This week, AI is spotting potential sports injuries before they happen; aiding childhood cancer research; and speeding up healing - I break down 9 stories you need to know in my AI Rx newsletter - check it out! open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

This week, AI is: designing new antibiotics for superbugs; causing a case of a rare illness in a patient that followed its advice; and giving personalized fitness advice. I cover it all in my AI Rx newsletter - let’s dive in! open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

Men in their 30s and 40s are fueling a boom in testosterone therapy, with prescriptions jumping 60% among that age group in the past, reshaping a $4B market. I wrote about why this market is changing and some innovations in the pipeline for Cure: wewillcure.com/therapeutics...

CAR-T drugs can eradicate cancer, but most patients don't get them. The problems are complex, but in vivo versions could greatly help - by providing instructions for the body to make the medicine internally. I covered this trend for the American Journal of Managed Care: www.ajmc.com/view/how-in-...

Ppl are increasingly turning to "Dr. #ChatGPT" to diagnose health conditions, a situation with its pros and cons that doctors are seeking to adapt to, explains @ryanflinn.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/dr-cha... #medicine #AI

This week, AI is: detecting driver fatigue in real-time, warning about postpartum hemorrhage and protecting your skin from air pollution. I cover it all in my weekly AI Rx newsletter - check it out! ryanflinn.substack.com/p/ai-rx-your...

This week, AI is finding new longevity drugs, speeding up sleep apnea diagnoses and guiding psychedelic therapy sessions. I cover it all in my AI Rx newsletter - check it out: ryanflinn.substack.com/p/ai-rx-your...

No biotech IPOs last quarter?!? First time that's happened in 15 years - I wrote about this and the broader investment environment for Cure: wewillcure.com/insights/inv...

What happens when AI solves a medical problem that doctors couldn’t crack in five years? The story of a jaw injury, a viral Reddit post, and the rise of Dr. ChatGPT in healthcare. Read more in my @wired.com article: www.wired.com/story/dr-cha...

“I treat this as another chance to engage with the patient about what they are worried about.” -Dr. Adam Rodman, an early adopter of the tech and the chair of the group that guides the use of generative AI in the curriculum at Harvard Med School. Nice update from @ryanflinn.bsky.social

My first feature in @wired.com is out! On the rise of “Dr. ChatGPT” and what it means for healthcare as patients - and physicians - start using AI to answer medical questions. Give it a read! www.wired.com/story/dr-cha...

This week, AI is bringing new hope to the undiagnosed, conducting illegal therapy sessions, and making healthcare safer in remote regions. I provide details on these stories and more in my latest AI Rx weekly newsletter. Let's dive in! open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

This week, AI is helping women deal with perimenopause, replacing fitness instructors and counting calories from food photos. Here are the top stories you should know from my AI Rx newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

AI is helping pinpoint which cancer patients actually need extra meds, and who can skip them. At #ASCO25, Artera showed how 75% of prostate cancer patients wouldn't benefit from added therapy. Check out my BiotechTV interview with CMO Dr. Tim Showalter: www.biotechtv.com/post/artera-...

This week in my AI Rx newsletter, I share details on how AI is easing rural health gaps, powering exoskeletons and helping patients pick safer medications. Let’s dive in! (and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack - it's free: ryanflinn.substack.com) open.substack.com/pub/ryanflin...

This week, AI is: spotting brain disorders by analyzing faces; reducing pneumonia deaths; and helping people open-up about sensitive topics. I detail it all in my free weekly AI Rx newsletter on Substack. Let’s dive in! ryanflinn.substack.com/p/ai-rx-your...

This week in my AI Rx newsletter, AI is: finding stillborn risks, finding a heart-brain connection and diagnosing disease faster and cheaper – let’s dive in! bit.ly/4aUsaFS #AI #Machinelearning #science #stem #tech #technology #techtrends #healthcare #medicine #aging #cancer #maternity

and they complied it is incredibly morally degrading to see just how much they readily, hungrily complied (this is my field these are my colleagues)

NASA workers were told to "drop everything" and spend their time scrubbing mentions of women in leadership, indigenous people, and environmental justice from the web: www.404media.co/nasa-dei-dro...

West Point leadership just disbanded and banned all clubs and organizations related to women, communities of color, and LGBTQ people — on orders from Trump. Cadets are also not authorized to take part in informal activities related to these clubs on campus.