内容摘要：Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota and a former government ethics lawyer, said there are also concerns about potential conflicts of interest. He wondered whether there is a protocol in place to prevent any government official — such as an FDA reviewer using the technology — from having financial ties with companies that could benefit from AI. While the technology has existed for years, he said, it‘s still a new venture for the FDA.

Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota and a former government ethics lawyer, said there are also concerns about potential conflicts of interest. He wondered whether there is a protocol in place to prevent any government official — such as an FDA reviewer using the technology — from having financial ties with companies that could benefit from AI. While the technology has existed for years, he said, it‘s still a new venture for the FDA.

She told the BBC, "About a year ago I was advised by the GP to try to get in touch with the gynecology secretary myself and I have been doing that on a regular basis letting them know I am still here and still waiting."Meechan also claimed that the NHS continues to move the timeline of her surgery whenever she calls. She said, "It's another couple of months, or they are working on the routine list, or working on the long waiters."

"I was told at week 92 that they were working on women round about week 98-99, so it should be another couple of months," Meechan told the BBC. "When I did get to week 99, I called up because I wanted to keep my employer up to date. I was told they couldn't give me a date and still nothing is fixed yet."Meechan even considered getting the cyst removed through private health care, but the £8,000 price tag (which comes out to $10,806) made the option unaffordable.While waiting for the surgery, she said her mental health has "declined," telling the BBC, "This has been years and the symptoms have worsened. It's impacted my life, my personal life and my family."

Meechan feels there is "no end point," telling the outlet, "It's a drudge," and adding, "there is only so much pain relief I can take and still try to be a mother to my children."A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde told the BBC that they "apologize" to Meechan "and to anyone who has faced longer waiting times than expected."

"We recognize the distress this can cause," they said, adding, "We are prioritizing patients based on clinical urgency to ensure those with the most serious conditions are seen as quickly as possible and are taking action to improve wait times."

The BBC reports that wait times as long as Meechan's were "rare" before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, nearly 25% of the entire NHS non-urgent care inpatient wait list is made up of waits longer than one year. The outlet reports that the NHS's gynecology wait list had 324 waits of more than three years.If you've ever wondered what oddities are allowed past the checkpoint, here’s your answer.

Credit: Getty ImagesYes, you can bring antlers through airport security. In fact, a full rack of antlers is fine as a carry-on, as long as you’re not trying to smuggle in the rest of the deer. You don’t need special paperwork unless the skull is still attached. The TSA is fine with it, but wildlife and hunting laws vary by state and country. Airlines may charge extra, especially if the antlers are oversized or sharp-tipped. Also, not to mention some curious side-eyes from fellow passengers.

Credit: Africa ImagesTSA doesn't flinch at bones—real or fake—so long as they’re properly labeled and packed. Medical students and collectors alike can fly with skeletons in their luggage. If they’re human remains, you need to declare them, especially for international travel. But no explanation is needed for fake skeletons. Just try not to let one dangle out of your backpack.