The eye is an immune-privileged tissue because of the need to keep blood vessels away from the central pathway of light and to restrict entry of inflammatory cells that could cause damage. This has prompted questions about ...
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AI systems are increasingly being deployed in safety-critical health care situations. Yet these models sometimes hallucinate incorrect information, make biased predictions, or fail for unexpected reasons, which could have ...
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The rate of e-bike and powered scooter injuries surged between 2019 and 2022—by 293% and 88%, respectively, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research adds to the existing ...
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Pharmacists now have more guidance for combating the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients, thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Access to ...
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Pediatric sepsis, a major inflammatory response to trauma that can cause organ failure and tissue death, kills about 3.3 million children each year worldwide. The catastrophic overreactions to infection or injury often hit ...
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In a review of previous studies, a Johns Hopkins Children's Center team concludes that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful—if modest—tools in improving the mental well-being of children ...
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Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that even mild heading has some measurable ...
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Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful night's sleep. When combined, they create a condition known as comorbid chronic insomnia and OSA ...
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A classic psychedelic, similar to LSD, psilocybin and mescalin, was found to activate a cell type in the brain that silences other neighboring neurons, a result that provides insight into how such drugs reduce anxiety, according ...
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A study lays bare the devastating impact of chronic bullying and has led to calls for more support for affected children, families and schools.
Sep 24, 2024
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