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In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms aren't serious
In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms are not serious, discouraging them from seeking a referral to a specialist, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (E…
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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often snore loudly, their breathing starts and stops during the night, and they may wake up several times. Not only does this cause excessive sleepiness , but it can also increase the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. OSA is very common, but many people do not realize they have the condition. The new study was presented by Dr.
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