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Radiology & Imaging
Algorithms based on deep learning can improve medical image analysis
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and size of tumors. This is the result of AutoPET, an international ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Global review charts lethal impact of fungal infection after lung disease
About 32% of people who have had prior damage from lung diseases will die after five years if they also get a common fungal infection, a major global review has found. The review also finds that 15% of people with chronic ...
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Medical research news
Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment
A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto Rican heritage through a newly discovered genetic pathway, a discovery that may ultimately guide genetic counseling and treatment, scientists ...
Philly's soda tax had an impact on health in the city, research finds
When University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto set out to study Philadelphia's soda tax, she wasn't convinced she would find much health impact.
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Best time for COVID-19 booster depends on where you live, infection history
A one-size-fits-all approach for scheduling COVID-19 booster shots may not be the most effective, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte ...
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Kinesio taping may represent a new conservative therapy for some carpal tunnel patients
Kinesio taping is frequently used by athletes for inflammation, pain relief, and to support and stimulate muscles. New research suggests that it may also hold therapeutic benefits for those with mild to moderate carpal tunnel ...
Study finds no association between daily testosterone levels and men's sexual desire
A trio of psychologists at the University of California, Santa Barbara, working with colleagues from the National Research Institute, in Poland, State University of New York, and the University of Chicago has found that the ...
Review highlights racial disparities in sudden cardiac arrest and death among athletes
A recent major review of data published by The Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ...
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Glioblastoma treatment shows promise in mouse study
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-led researchers have identified a small molecule called gliocidin that kills glioblastoma cells without damaging healthy cells, potentially offering a new therapeutic avenue for this ...
Team discovers that a key mechanism in fat cells protects the body against energetic excess
A research team has identified an essential mechanism in fat cells (adipocytes) that enables them to enlarge safely to store energy. This process avoids tissue damage and protects the body from the toxic effects of accumulating ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Novel CAR T cell therapy obe-cel demonstrates high response rates in adult patients with advanced B-cell ALL
Patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who were treated with the novel anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel), experienced ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Vegetarians consume more ultra-processed food than those who regularly eat meat, study finds
A small team of public health officials at Imperial College London, working with colleagues from the University of São Paulo, and the France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer, has found evidence showing that ...
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. The findings, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection reduces risk of HIV infection by 96%
For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including attending doctor's visits every three months and—most importantly—consistency.
Nov 27, 2024
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A turning point for cancer treatment: Monocytes boost T-cells in immunotherapy
In recent decades, immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, offering effective options for diseases once considered uncurable, such as melanoma, lung, and bladder cancers. What began as laboratory research has now ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Scientists identify a form of vitamin B6 as a means of engaging tumor-reactive immune cells
Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there is a specialized molecule on the surface of cells termed MR1. MR1 allows sensing of certain small molecule metabolites ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Battery-free dental brace reveals crucial health data via smartphone
The human mouth holds a wealth of information about overall health. From body temperature to head and jaw movements during sleep, this data can be essential for understanding health conditions and dental issues. However, ...
Nov 27, 2024
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AI can predict neuroscience study results better than human experts, study finds
Large language models, a type of AI that analyzes text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
Nov 27, 2024
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The sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, research shows
Manmade sounds such as vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to a study published November 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Paul Lintott ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Food additive carrageenan could disrupt intestinal barrier and increase risk of type 2 diabetes
The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. However, it is not yet known what effect carrageenan ...
Nov 27, 2024
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