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Daily Medical AI — FDA launches “Elsa” AI tool, PULSAR trial, and iAorta study - Episode 1

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Daily Medical AI (Sept 3, 2025), we cover the latest news at the intersection of medicine, regulation, and artificial intelligence:FDA launches Elsa — a new generative AI tool designed to speed up protocol reviews, safety assessments, and inspections.PULSAR trial — Imperial College London begins prospective validation of an AI-enabled stethoscope for detecting pulmonary hypertension and cardiovascular disease.Nature Medicine spotlight — iAorta, an AI system for diagnosing acute aortic syndrome on noncontrast CT scans, shows high accuracy and reduces diagnostic delays in over 170,000 patients.Meta Platforms — revises AI chatbot policies after safety concerns, limiting teen interactions and sexualized AI characters.➡ Together, these updates highlight how AI is transforming regulatory science, clinical trials, emergency diagnostics, and tech industry policies.