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The Index

What the evidence says.What the public feels.

Ranks distinct AI gain and problem claims from the published record. Scores reward impact, independent source strength, scale, confidence, and recency.

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AI gains · 788

74
GainHealth· Stable· Evidence: Moderate (1 source)

A machine learning model using bedside fNIRS functional connectivity during audio movie clips predicted 6-month functional outcome in ICU patients with acute brain injury with 81.3% balanced accuracy, outperforming clinical models.

In a prospective cohort of 33 ICU patients with acute brain injury, investigators tested whether bedside functional near-infrared spectroscopy during passive audio movie listening could support early prognostication. Using functional connectivity features to train a machine learning model, they classified 6-month functional outcome defined by Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended.

Impact 30%69
Evidence 25%95
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%87
Recency 10%90

Updated Jul 26, 2026 · TRV-2026-0572

74
GainHealth· Stable· Evidence: Moderate (1 source)

AI-driven diabetic retinopathy screening using ultra-widefield fundus images achieved a summary sensitivity of 85.0% and AUC of 0.870 in meta-analysis.

A systematic review and meta-analysis to February 9, 2025, evaluated artificial intelligence for diabetic retinopathy assessment using ultra-widefield color fundus images, which capture a larger retinal area without pupil dilation. Of 527 records, 17 studies were reviewed and four were meta-analyzed, all using Optos software, to estimate sensitivity and specificity for AI-driven screening.

Impact 30%69
Evidence 25%95
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%87
Recency 10%90

Updated Jul 25, 2026 · TRV-2026-0564

74
GainHealth· Stable· Evidence: Moderate (1 source)

A fine-tuned MobileNetV2 model differentiated vitiligo from postinflammatory hypopigmentation with 94.88% accuracy and 0.9885 AUC while providing clinically meaningful ensemble explanations.

A diagnostic accuracy study published July 24, 2026 developed an interpretable deep learning framework to distinguish vitiligo from postinflammatory hypopigmentation, two conditions with similar depigmented lesions. Using 332 clinical images from King Abdullah University Hospital and public sources, a fine-tuned MobileNetV2 was evaluated with patient-wise 5-fold cross-validation.

Impact 30%69
Evidence 25%95
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%87
Recency 10%90

Updated Jul 25, 2026 · TRV-2026-0563

73
GainHealth· Newly added· Evidence: Moderate (1 source)

In implant dentistry, MR-based dynamic navigation achieved sub-millimetric entry deviation and outperformed freehand technique, with up to 72% angular accuracy improvement for inexperienced operators and more conservative tissue removal in endodontic and prosthetic tasks.

By September 2026, a scoping review of literature up to June 2025 synthesized 15 studies on augmented and mixed reality as auxiliary tools in dentistry and their integration with AI. Most evidence was in implant dentistry, where MR-based dynamic navigation achieved sub-millimetric accuracy and outperformed freehand technique, with reported improvements in angular accuracy for inexperienced operators and more conservative tissue removal in endodontics and tooth preparation.

Impact 30%63
Evidence 25%95
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%87
Recency 10%100

Updated Sep 14, 2026 · TRV-2026-1082

AI problems · 631

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ProblemHealth· Rising· Evidence: High (5 sources)

AI systems in healthcare have seen limited successful deployment into clinical practice due to intrinsic machine learning limitations and implementation barriers

Researchers reviewed the state of AI in healthcare, noting rapid acceleration of research and demonstrations across medical domains but few cases where techniques have moved into routine clinical use. The article frames translation as the central issue and outlines categories of obstacles that prevent research models from reaching practice.

Impact 30%49
Evidence 25%100
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%100
Recency 10%88

Updated Jul 12, 2026 · TRV-2026-0059

70
ProblemHealth· Stable· Evidence: High (2 sources)

The same five LLMs showed significant differences on several readability indices for TB education texts, creating uneven reading difficulty that may undermine patient understanding and adherence.

From October 5 to 11, 2025, researchers tested five large language models on 20 pulmonary tuberculosis questions spanning five themes, generating 100 responses and rating them with C-PEMAT-P, GQS, and seven readability measures. GPT-5 ranked highest on C-PEMAT-P followed by Doubao, GQS was similar across models, and models differed significantly on several readability indices.

Impact 30%49
Evidence 25%100
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%99
Recency 10%89

Updated Jul 20, 2026 · TRV-2026-0326

70
ProblemPolicy· Stable· Evidence: High (2 sources)

Algorithmic systems used in employment screening and welfare administration reproduce historical disadvantage and generate new exclusion while eroding relational recognition and producing trust deficits.

Published 12 February 2026 in Societies, this peer-reviewed article analyzes how algorithmic systems in employment screening, welfare administration, and digital platforms function as social and institutional actors. Using regulatory materials, platform governance documents, technical disclosures, and composite vignettes synthesized from public evidence, it examines how automated classification and delegated authority reshape how individuals are evaluated and legitimised.

Impact 30%49
Evidence 25%100
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%99
Recency 10%88

Updated Jul 13, 2026 · TRV-2026-0202

70
ProblemScience· Stable· Evidence: High (2 sources)

Local journalists in Germany do not fully leverage AI to support data-related reporting work, linked to limited awareness of what AI can do.

By April 13 2026, researchers reported results from 21 semi-structured interviews with local journalists in Germany examining use of data and AI, challenges in interaction, and perceived opportunities for AI-supported reporting systems.

Impact 30%49
Evidence 25%100
Scale 20%35
Confidence 15%99
Recency 10%88

Updated Jul 13, 2026 · TRV-2026-0156

Recomputed live from the record · Sep 15, 2026, 6:17 PM