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Officials report first child flu death during flu season

457 Views   The child died from influenza complications; the first reported death of the 2023-24 flu season ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state health department announced the first pediatric flu death of the influenza season in late February.

New procedure to treat enlarged prostate introduced in El Paso

445 Views   A new minimally invasive procedure to treat men with an enlarged prostate has been implemented at an El Paso hospital. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Dr. Jesus Herrera-Murillo, a urologist and physician with Rio Grande Urology and the Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, about the new procedure.

Difficulties finding health care providers in New Mexico

467 Views   New Mexicans trying to see a new doctor or health care specialist may be met with a significant waiting period. University of New Mexico and KOAT health expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar explains why patients see delays and what is being done to shorten it.

AI and medicine may be a dangerous combination

487 Views   Artificial intelligence as really artificial! OK, we hear that AI makes up things, or hallucinates, as researchers call it. What if AI is asked to create intricate misinformation about very important things?

Legislators propose amendments to New Mexico red flag law

487 Views   Two New Mexico legislators are proposing amendments to a state law that allows district courts to issue yearlong orders to prohibit individuals from possessing, purchasing or receiving firearms if they are found to pose a threat of injury to themselves or others.

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