Genetics
At-home DNA tests just aren't that reliable, and the risks may outweigh the benefits
The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
World's largest open source health information technology project tackles Ebola
An accurate, up to the minute, accessible medical record system is fundamental to effective treatment and tracking of the Ebola virus. But how to create this type of system in the rudimentary, overwhelmed Ebola care centers ...
Apr 27, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Commentary says COVID-19 vaccines should be shored up with a plant-based diet
"A solid vaccination program is lifesaving, essential, and insufficient," begins the commentary "Shoring Up Vaccine Efficacy," which appears today in the American Journal of Medicine. The authors say that in addition to vaccinations, ...
Oct 5, 2021
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Health
Parents who go online for pediatric health information are open to doctors' website recommendations
While parents commonly use the Internet to learn about pediatric health problems, little is known about how often they seek out this information, and how they use it prior to seeking medical care.
Oct 14, 2011
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Health informatics
AI with 'imagination' could help doctors with diagnosis, particularly for complex case
Doctors are overworked and in short supply around the globe, but they could soon be assisted by machine learning to reduce errors in primary care. AI symptom checkers are tremendously valuable in providing medical information ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Many dialysis patients may not understand important health information
Many patients on dialysis may not understand medical information critical to their wellbeing, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The results ...
May 5, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Research team develops new tools to improve pancreatic cancer patient care
Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have used a unique precision medicine and artificial intelligence (AI) tool called the Molecular Twin Precision Oncology Platform to identify biomarkers that outperform the standard test ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK tick-borne Lyme disease cases may be three times higher than previous estimates
New cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK may be three times higher than previous estimates suggest, and might top 8000 in 2019, based on these figures, concludes research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Jul 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Question: I've heard several drugs mentioned as possible treatments for COVID-19. What are they and how do they work?
Aug 24, 2020
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Neuroscience
Taking the reins on multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis doesn't have to be an ending. With proper treatment and management, patients can manage the disease's often unpredictable nature.
Mar 15, 2019
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