Ever since 19th-century neuroanatomist Santiago Ramón y Cajal discovered the brain's beautifully complex neurons—what he referred to as "the mysterious butterflies of the soul"—neuroscientists have sought to characterize ...
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Catastrophe occasionally apologizes for itself by coughing up a consolation prize. World War II gave us penicillin. So let's count our blessings.
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Among the hottest sectors for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is health care. The Food and Drug Administration has now approved more than 500 AI devices—most within just the last couple of years—to assist doctors ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Preterm births have been rising in the United States since 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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It's inevitable. About half of the world's population awaits an unavoidable biological fate: menopause. As those of us who will experience the transition (including me) near our 50th birthday, our ovaries will essentially ...
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The idea that a leaner body makes for a faster stride is common among distance runners. But it's inaccurate and sets a dangerous ideal, according to Megan Roche, MD, Ph.D., an ultrarunner and researcher at Stanford Medicine.
Jul 27, 2023
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ChatGPT can outperform first- and second-year medical students in answering challenging clinical care exam questions, a new study by Stanford researchers has revealed. The findings highlight the accelerating impact of artificial ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Prescription drug shortages, a longstanding issue for patient care in the United States, are reportedly reaching all-time highs. Safety lapses at manufacturing sites, razor-thin profit margins, and stiff competition have ...
Jul 14, 2023
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For prospective parents who are carriers of many inherited diseases, using in vitro fertilization along with genetic testing would significantly lower health care expenditures, according to researchers at Stanford Medicine.
Jul 5, 2023
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Stanford Medicine researchers have found that a common blood condition associated with several diseases may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.
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