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Time Magazine
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- Health
- Time Magazine
AI Helps Prevent Medical Errors in Real-World Clinics
There has been a lot of talk about the potential for AI in health, but most of the studies so far have been stand-ins for the actual practice of medicine: simulated scenarios that predict what the impact of AI could be in medical settings. But in one of the first real-world tests of an AI tool, working side-by-side with clinicians in Kenya, researchers showed that AI can reduce medical errors by as much as 16%. In a study available on that is being submitted to a scientific journal, researchers at OpenAI and Penda Health, a network of primary care clinics operating in Nairobi, found that an AI tool can provide a powerful assist to busy clinicians who can't be expected to know everything about every medical condition. Penda Health employs clinicians who are trained for four years in basic health care: the equivalent of physician assistants in the U.S. The health group, which operates 16 primary care clinics in Nairobi Kenya, has its own guidelines for helping clinicians navigate symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments, and also relies on national guidelines as well. But the span of knowledge required is challenging for any practitioner. That's where AI comes in. 'We feel it acutely because we take care of such a broad range of people and conditions,' says Dr. Robert Korom, chief medical officer at Penda. 'So one of the biggest things is the breadth of the tool.' Read More: A Psychiatrist Posed As a Teen With Therapy Chatbots. The Conversations Were Alarming Previously, Korom says he and his colleague, Dr. Sarah Kiptinness, head of medical services, had to create separate guidelines for each scenario that clinicians might commonly encounter—for example, guides for uncomplicated malaria cases, or for malaria cases in adults, or for situations in which patients have low platelet counts. AI is ideal for amassing all of this knowledge and dispensing it under the appropriately matched conditions. Korom and his team built the first versions of the AI tool as a basic shadow for the clinician. If the clinician had a question about what diagnosis to provide or what treatment protocol to follow, he or she could hit a button that would pull a block of related text collated by the AI system to help the decision-making. But the clinicians were only using the feature in about half of visits, says Korom, because they didn't always have time to read the text, or because they often felt they didn't need the added guidance. So Penda improved on the tool, calling it AI Consult, that runs silently in the background of visits, essentially shadowing the clinicians' decisions, and prompting them only if they took questionable or inappropriate actions, such as over prescribing antibiotics. 'It's like having an expert there,' says Korom—similar to how a senior attending physician reviews the care plan of a medical resident. 'In some ways, that's how [this AI tool] is functioning. It's a safety net—it's not dictating what the care is, but only giving corrective nudges and feedback when it's needed.' Read More: The World's Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School Penda teamed up with OpenAI to conduct a study of AI Consult to document what impact it was having on helping about 20,000 doctors to reduce errors, both in making diagnoses and in prescribing treatments. The group of clinicians using the AI Consult tool reduced errors in diagnosis by 16% and treatment errors by 13% compared to the 20,000 Penda providers who weren't using it. The fact that the study involved thousands of patients in a real-world setting sets a powerful precedent for how AI could be effectively used in providing and improving health care, says Dr. Isaac Kohane, professor of biomedical informatics at Harvard Medical School, who looked at the study. 'We need much more of these kinds of prospective studies as opposed to the retrospective studies, where [researchers] look at big observational data sets and predict [health outcomes] using AI. This is what I was waiting for.' Not only did the study show that AI can help reduce medical errors, and therefore improve the quality of care that patients receive, but the clinicians involved viewed the tool as a useful partner in their medical education. That came as a surprise to OpenAI's Karan Singhal, Health AI lead, who led the study. 'It was a learning tool for [those who used it] and helped them educate themselves and understand a wider breadth of care practices that they needed to know about,' says Singhal. 'That was a bit of a surprise, because it wasn't what we set out to study.' Kiptinness says AI Consult served as an important confidence builder, helping clinicians gain experience in an efficient way. 'Many of our clinicians now feel that AI Consult has to stay in order to help them have more confidence in patient care and improve the quality of care.' Clinicians get immediate feedback in the form of a green, yellow, and red-light system that evaluates their clinical actions, and the company gets automatic evaluations on their strengths and weaknesses. 'Going forward, we do want to give more individualized feedback, such as, 'You are great at managing obstetric cases, but in pediatrics, these are the areas you should look into,'" says Kiptinness. "We have many ideas for customized training guides based on the AI feedback.' Read More: The Surprising Reason Rural Hospitals Are Closing Such co-piloting could be a practical and powerful way to start incorporating AI into the delivery of health care, especially in areas of high need and few health care professionals. The findings have 'shifted what we expect as standard of care within Penda,' says Korom. 'We probably wouldn't want our clinicians to be completely without this.' The results also set the stage for more meaningful studies of AI in health care that move the practice from theory to reality. Dr. Ethan Goh, executive director of the Stanford AI Research and Science Evaluation network and associate editor of the journal BMJ Digital Health & AI, anticipates that the study will inspire similar ones in other settings, including in the U.S. 'I think that the more places that replicate such findings, the more the signal becomes real in terms of how much value [from AI-based systems] we can capture," he says. "Maybe today we are just catching mistakes, but what if tomorrow we are able to go beyond, and AI suggests accurate plans before a doctor makes mistakes to being with?' Tools like AI Consult may extend access of health care even further by putting it in the hands of non-medical people such as social workers, or by providing more specialized care in areas where such expertise is unavailable. 'How far can we push this?' says Korom. The key, he says, would be to develop, as Penda did, a highly customized model that accurately incorporates the work flow of the providers and patients in a given setting. Penda's AI Consult, for example, focused on the types of diseases most likely to occur in Kenya, and the symptoms clinicians are most likely to see. If such factors are taken into account, he says, 'I think there is a lot of potential there.'
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Magic sign 32nd overall pick Noah Penda to 4-year rookie contract
French forward Noah Penda, the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Orlando Magic on Friday, the team announced. Penda was named the LNB Pro A Best Young Player last season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 44.7% shooting from the field in 30 games. He ranked fourth in the league during the regular season in steals and 13th in rebounding. The 6-foot-7 forward reportedly signed via the second-round pick exception, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. The first two years are guaranteed on the contract, which includes a non-guaranteed third year and a team option for the fourth season. Penda was viewed as one of the top international prospects this year, thanks to his scoring, versatility on the defensive end of the court and size at 242 pounds. He also intrigued the organization with his nearly 7-foot wingspan. The Magic, who ranked second in defensive rating last season, believe Penda can provide coach Jamahl Mosley with yet another perimeter defender who can switch positions and impact games at a high level, with his length, activity and IQ. Penda will suit up for the Magic for at least five games in the NBA Summer League, beginning on July 10 against the Sacramento Kings (7:30 p.m. EDT, NBA TV).
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Frenchman Noah Penda credits past experience for being 'ready' to join the Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. -- After playing professionally for the past three years, Noah Penda believes he is ready to make the jump to the United States and contribute to the Orlando Magic. Penda, born in Paris, was selected with the 32nd pick in the 2025 NBA draft on Thursday, following a productive season with Le Mans Sarthe in the LNB Élite, the top league in France. He was one of 13 European players drafted this year, including a record six from France. Advertisement The 6-foot-7 forward was named the LNB Pro A Best Young Player last season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 44.7% shooting from the field in 30 games. He ranked fourth in the league during the regular season in steals and 13th in rebounding. Prior to joining Le Mans, Penda played two years for JA Vichy of the LNB Pro B league, the second division of French basketball. He was the 2023-24 LNB Pro B Best Young Player, posting averages of 9.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.25 steals in 36 games. "Noah is a very unique player," Magic president Jeff Weltman said. "He is exceptionally skilled. (He is) a very good ballhandler, passer and an excellent defender, so he is kind of a unique player. When we first saw him, he struck us on one of our first trips to Europe this year as a guy to flag for the rest of the season, so we have been tracking him pretty closely." Orlando entered Thursday with the 46th and 57th picks, respectively. Advertisement To select Penda, who was considered a possible late first-round pick, Weltman & Co. knew they needed to move up, so the team sent their two second-round picks, along with future selections in 2026 and 2027, to acquire the draft rights to Penda from the Boston Celtics. The move was seen as aggressive by some, considering the team has seldom used second-round picks to select players. However, with the group attempting to position itself to win now, the front office identified Penda as a player who can step in and help achieve that goal. "I think I'm just ready to be on an NBA court just by the fact that I play defense on multiple positions and I don't (make) a lot of mistakes on offense," Penda said. "I think things are going to evolve, and I'm going to be able to do a lot more with the way Americans work." Penda was viewed as one of the top international prospects this year, thanks to his scoring, versatility on the defensive end of the court and size at 242 pounds. He also intrigued the organization with his nearly 7-foot wingspan. Advertisement The Magic, who ranked second in defensive rating last season, believe he can provide coach Jamahl Mosley with yet another perimeter defender who can switch positions and impact games at a high level, with his length, activity and IQ. "Just watching him and seeing how he has played, his physical stature, the IQ (and) the ability to guard multiple positions," Mosley said of Penda. "Sitting in that realm, for us right now, the switchability, I think, sits a lot on the forefront for us." In addition to playing for Le Mans, Penda represented his country in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket. He helped the Frenchmen to the gold medal, averaging 11.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, three assists and 1.7 steals on 56.3% shooting from 3-point range in seven games. Advertisement Penda will lean on that prior experience to help the Magic, who will enter next season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. He is confident he can contribute at a high level and is grateful the organization was aggressive in acquiring him on Thursday. "I think it is a reward of all of the work I've been putting in," Penda said. "I feel like it is really a mark of trust that the organization is putting in me and faith. I'm just really glad to be in that position where I know that people are trusting me for the future." This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Magic news: Noah Penda credits past experience for being NBA 'ready'
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Frenchman Noah Penda credits past experience for being 'ready' to join the Magic
Jeff Weltman: Noah (Penda) is a very unique player. A very good ballhandler, very good passer and an excellent defender. When we first saw him, he struck us on one of our first trips to Europe as a guy to flag for the rest of the is 6-7, with a 7-foot wingspan. ORLANDO, Fla. -- After playing professionally for the past three years, Noah Penda believes he is ready to make the jump to the United States and contribute to the Orlando Magic. Penda, born in Paris, was selected with the 32nd pick in the 2025 NBA draft on Thursday, following a productive season with Le Mans Sarthe in the LNB Élite, the top league in France. He was one of 13 European players drafted this year, including a record six from France. The 6-foot-7 forward was named the LNB Pro A Best Young Player last season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 44.7% shooting from the field in 30 games. He ranked fourth in the league during the regular season in steals and 13th in rebounding. Prior to joining Le Mans, Penda played two years for JA Vichy of the LNB Pro B league, the second division of French basketball. He was the 2023-24 LNB Pro B Best Young Player, posting averages of 9.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.25 steals in 36 games. "Noah is a very unique player," Magic president Jeff Weltman said. "He is exceptionally skilled. (He is) a very good ballhandler, passer and an excellent defender, so he is kind of a unique player. When we first saw him, he struck us on one of our first trips to Europe this year as a guy to flag for the rest of the season, so we have been tracking him pretty closely." Orlando entered Thursday with the 46th and 57th picks, respectively. To select Penda, who was considered a possible late first-round pick, Weltman & Co. knew they needed to move up, so the team sent their two second-round picks, along with future selections in 2026 and 2027, to acquire the draft rights to Penda from the Boston Celtics. The move was seen as aggressive by some, considering the team has seldom used second-round picks to select players. However, with the group attempting to position itself to win now, the front office identified Penda as a player who can step in and help achieve that goal. "I think I'm just ready to be on an NBA court just by the fact that I play defense on multiple positions and I don't (make) a lot of mistakes on offense," Penda said. "I think things are going to evolve, and I'm going to be able to do a lot more with the way Americans work." Penda was viewed as one of the top international prospects this year, thanks to his scoring, versatility on the defensive end of the court and size at 242 pounds. He also intrigued the organization with his nearly 7-foot wingspan. The Magic, who ranked second in defensive rating last season, believe he can provide coach Jamahl Mosley with yet another perimeter defender who can switch positions and impact games at a high level, with his length, activity and IQ. "Just watching him and seeing how he has played, his physical stature, the IQ (and) the ability to guard multiple positions," Mosley said of Penda. "Sitting in that realm, for us right now, the switchability, I think, sits a lot on the forefront for us." The players have arrived 🪄 In addition to playing for Le Mans, Penda represented his country in the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket. He helped the Frenchmen to the gold medal, averaging 11.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, three assists and 1.7 steals on 56.3% shooting from 3-point range in seven games. Penda will lean on that prior experience to help the Magic, who will enter next season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. He is confident he can contribute at a high level and is grateful the organization was aggressive in acquiring him on Thursday. "I think it is a reward of all of the work I've been putting in," Penda said. "I feel like it is really a mark of trust that the organization is putting in me and faith. I'm just really glad to be in that position where I know that people are trusting me for the future."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Round 2 of NBA Draft: Here's where most of best available players landed
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft wrapped with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks as expected, two of his Duke teammates also selected in the lottery, and the Brooklyn Nets making a league-record five first-round picks. Plenty of prospects remained for Thursday's second and final round. Here's a look at where some of the top names from our Big Board landed and who will enter the league as free agents: Update: The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Marković with the 17th pick in Round 2 Marković is a modern stretch forward who also offers skill as a passer and post scorer. But to handle the rigors of the NBA and become a positive defender, he needs to add a ton of muscle. Sallis is a poised, efficient scorer with body control, defensive tenacity and the passing feel to hint at more upside. If the jumper proves real, he could play a much larger offensive role than his current projection. Update: The Orlando Magic drafted Penda with the second pick in Round 2 Penda plays with a veteran's mind and a winning mentality, offering connective playmaking, switchable defense and high-level feel. He'll need to improve his jumper to stick long term, but his unselfish game and defensive utility give him a strong foundation. Update: The Sacramento Kings drafted Raynaud with the 12th pick in Round 2 Raynaud has leveled up every year at Stanford, turning into a player who pops 3s, slashes to the rim with a smooth handle and makes eye-popping passes. As a talented passer who also offers solid defense, there's little reason to think the Frenchman won't carve out an NBA role. Update: The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Thiero with the sixth pick in Round 2 Thiero is a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step, but he has severe limitations on offense as a shooter. If he's able to figure out the shot then his length and versatility would make him a classic 3-and-D role player. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted Kalkbrenner with the fourth pick in Round 2 Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It's a bit strange he isn't a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he's also developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside. Update: The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Small with the 18th pick in Round 2 Small is an undersized guard who plays bigger than his body, thanks to his excellent athleticism and gritty nature. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch and a solid lead guard, though his lack of size puts a natural cap on his upside. Update: The Utah Jazz drafted Tonje with the 23rd pick in Round 2 Tonje will enter the NBA at age 24 with some readymade skills as an off-ball movement scorer and shooter. But his athletic ceiling and defense will determine if he's more than just a backup. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 29: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 29, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) (Patrick Smith via Getty Images) Update: The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Proctor with the 19th pick of Round 2 Proctor is a tall combo guard with great passing vision who was expected to go one-and-done but has taken until his junior year to look ready for the NBA. At this point, he's sharpened his jumper and become an even better defender. Dixon is a burly forward who brings a toughness and physicality to the game. As Villanova's all-time leading scorer, he showed versatile scoring skills, but in the NBA his lack of athleticism will put a limit on the type of usage he can receive. Advertisement Nembhard is an excellent floor general who excels in pick-and-roll situations and made great progress as a scorer during his senior year. But with his small stature, the younger brother of Andrew Nembhard has natural limitations that put a cap on his upside. Update: The Washington Wizards drafted Watkins with the 13th pick of Round 2 Watkins is a versatile player who can run the show, slash to the paint and switch across positions on defense. But the development of his jumper is stuck in quicksand, which raises questions about his ability to excel in a less prominent on-ball role. Update: The Phoenix suns drafted Fleming with the first pick of Round 2 Fleming is a hustler who drains spot-up jumpers and brings energy on defense, swatting shots and snagging boards. But he has some real warts as a ball-handler with a lack of experience against high-level competition, so teams will have to feel real confident his role-player skill set will translate. Update: The Detroit Pistons drafted Lanier with the seventh pick of Round 2 Lanier transferred to Tennessee after four years at North Florida and immediately thrived as a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. But without great size or playmaking at his age, he's a second-round prospect. Update: The Toronto Raptors drafted Martin with the ninth pick of Round 2 Martin is a hyper-athletic, high-energy guard who plays bigger than his size and impacts the game with his toughness, rebounding and defensive grit. But his positional tweener status, streaky shooting and limited creation ability complicate his path to carve out a specialized role. Update: The Phoenix Suns drafted Brea with the 11th pick of Round 2 Brea projects as a shooting specialist who has a clear path to becoming a rotation player because of his highly sought after skill. But in order to avoid being a weak link on defense, he'll need to make improvements to his athleticism. Update: The Indiana Pacers drafted Jones with the eighth pick of Round 2 Jones offers crafty combo guard skills with advanced shot creation and a blossoming playmaking feel. But his so-so athleticism and streaky shooting paint him as just a cog rather than the rare star upperclassmen set to enter the league. Update: The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Broome with the fifth pick of Round 2 Broome is a super senior who brings a ready-made game as an interior finisher with a passing feel and tone-setting defense. But his shaky jumper hasn't progressed as much as NBA teams would hope. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted James with the third pick of Round 2 James is a versatile defender who sets a tone with his hustle, and after years of laying bricks he's worked hard to become a dead-eye, spot-up shooter. He brings much more than shooting as a crafty playmaker who keeps the ball moving. But without the handle of a primary creator, it's critical he sustains his newfound success as a shooter. Micah Peavy, G/F, Georgetown Update: The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Peavy with the 10th pick of Round 2 Peavy is a switchable wing stopper with NBA-ready defense, instincts and passing feel. If his improved jumper proves real, he's a rotation-level player for a decade.
