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The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers examined recent studies exploring neuroimaging modalities aided by advanced machine learning (ML) algorithms.

24 Aug 2023

How does ophthalmology advice generated by a large language model chatbot compare with advice written by ophthalmologists?

A study claims that the quality of AI-generated responses to patient eye care questions is comparable to that of certified ophthalmologists.

24 Aug 2023

Diabetes drug promotes longevity by stimulating the body's production of ether lipids

Metformin, the most commonly used drug to treat type 2 diabetes, not only lowers blood sugar levels but has revealed to extend lifespan in C. Elegans -- an animal model that shares similar metabolic systems with humans and are often used to model human diseases.

23 Aug 2023

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

Between 30 to 50 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) will experience memory problems but the cause is uncertain.

23 Aug 2023

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older women.

23 Aug 2023

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases - such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension - with varying rates based on race and ethnicity.

23 Aug 2023

Catheter ablation linked to lower risk of dementia in all patients with atrial fibrillation

Previous studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation.

23 Aug 2023

Bus drivers twice as likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID-19

Bus drivers were at double the risk of being hospitalized for severe COVID-19 in the later stages of the pandemic, and several occupations in education and healthcare were also at risk of serious illness. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.

23 Aug 2023

ME/CFS and Long COVID: A closer look at the similarities and differences

While myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID are not the same disease, they appear to have features of overlapping biological and symptomatic presentations.

23 Aug 2023

New kidney tissue model could help assess safety of immunotherapy drugs

A growing repertoire of cell and molecule-based immunotherapies is offering patients with indomitable cancers new hope by mobilizing their immune systems against tumor cells.

23 Aug 2023

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

The contribution of school closures to youth mental health.

23 Aug 2023

Pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery patients: Study reveals varied impact on hospital stay and mortality rates

The relationship between pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) use and clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery.

23 Aug 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

How does ophthalmology advice generated by a large language model chatbot compare with advice written by ophthalmologists?

Diabetes drug promotes longevity by stimulating the body's production of ether lipids

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Catheter ablation linked to lower risk of dementia in all patients with atrial fibrillation

Bus drivers twice as likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID-19

ME/CFS and Long COVID: A closer look at the similarities and differences

New kidney tissue model could help assess safety of immunotherapy drugs

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

Pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery patients: Study reveals varied impact on hospital stay and mortality rates

Study explores lipid and metabolic alterations in HIV/TB co-infected patients

Aspirin underutilized for preventing heart attack, stroke

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Home-based oxygen therapy shows promise for improving wound healing after breast reduction surgery

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

EHR-embedded AI tool can identify patients at risk for esophageal and stomach cancer

Exposure to outdoor cold air reduces the severity of croup symptoms in children, study shows

Study reports increase in heat-related illnesses among US veterans

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