A writer describes turning to an AI chatbot for guidance after prescribed pain medication failed to relieve nighttime back pain from an injury, and reports that the AI's suggestions offered relief. The account reflects a broader trend of millions of people consulting chatbots for medical advice, according to physicians who say the tools can be helpful but come with important caveats.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-28
Clara, a Y Combinator P26 company building an AI-driven primary care service, is hiring a growth engineer to own its entire patient acquisition and retention funnel. The role spans landing pages, SEO and paid channels, onboarding, experimentation, and lifecycle messaging, with the hire expected to code, ship, and analyze results directly. The position also requires close coordination with clinical and compliance teams to ensure marketing claims and experiments meet medical accuracy and HIPAA requirements.
ycombinator.com
· 2026-08-25
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