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I was wrong about the Midjourney ultra-sound scanner
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I was wrong about the Midjourney ultra-sound scanner. Well, maybe not wrong, but at a minimum I missed something obvious because I was thinking like a doctor who's been practicing for 25 years. And I didn't explain my point well. First, where I was wrong: All historical precendent that showed that widespread screening imaging is net neutral or harmful was imaging that was expensive, inconvenient, ...
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- Praise: Any genuine attempt to create novel medical technologies is probably a good thing, as innovation in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes.
- Praise: The ambition behind developing new diagnostic tools like the Midjourney ultrasound scanner is commendable, as it reflects a desire to push the boundaries of medical technology.
- Concern: Concerns about the credibility of Midjourney's ultrasound scanner arise from its lack of established medical validation, which could undermine trust in its effectiveness.
- Concern: Skepticism exists regarding the actual cost and accessibility of the scanner, as historical trends suggest that innovative medical technologies often become prohibitively expensive for patients.