AI medical coding research adds to big picture Much like the game of connect the dots, Megan McDougal's academic and professional career share points that have come together to form one big picture. Apr 5, 2024 0 31
Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks Putting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, various skills need to be coordinated to accomplish even simple tasks: Hand-eye coordination, memory, problem solving and attention ... Apr 5, 2024 0 26
A human contracted bird flu—how worried should you be about the virus? Bird flu is always a concern for health officials, not only for its effects on food supply chains, but for its potential for causing infections in humans. However, rarely, if ever, do humans contract this virus. Apr 5, 2024 0 35
High blood pressure linked to increased risk of malaria in mice Hypertensive mice with abnormal red blood cells are at greater risk for developing malaria, according to a new study published ahead of print in the journal Function. Apr 5, 2024 0 43
Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era The oncology community has a powerful opportunity to speed the creation of impactful new treatments by adopting a modern playbook for collaboration, according to scientists from Break Through Cancer and other team-oriented ... Apr 5, 2024 0 39
Consensus statement calls for urgent action to address chronic kidney disease on the global public health agenda On April 3, 2024, Nature Reviews Nephrology published an international consensus statement titled "Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus." Authored by a coalition of leading ... Apr 5, 2024 0 51
Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans Daily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their biological stress response, a new University of Michigan study shows. Apr 5, 2024 0 48
Investigating resilience through intrinsic capacity networks in older adults In old age, a tighter interlinkage between different domains of functional capacity may indicate a loss of system resilience. This was observed in a study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University ... Apr 5, 2024 0 27
FDA approves first prescription digital therapy for major depression The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first prescription digital therapeutic authorized for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms. Apr 5, 2024 0 44
Video: Advances in treating kidney cancer Kidney cancer is one the most common cancers in the U.S., with over 81,000 new diagnoses in 2023 alone. Mayo Clinic sees a high volume of kidney cancer cases and is among the most experienced institutions in treating kidney ... Apr 5, 2024 0 33