Ophthalmology
AI beats doctors in accurately assessing eye problems
The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by the University of Cambridge has found.
Apr 17, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study: Epilepsy patients benefit from structured 'seizure action plans'
A new 16-week study of 204 adult epilepsy patients found that 98% of participants believe that all patients with epilepsy should have a seizure action plan (SAP), regardless of seizure status.
Apr 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows AI improves accuracy of skin cancer diagnoses
A new study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine finds that computer algorithms powered by artificial intelligence based on deep learning can help health care practitioners to diagnose skin cancers more accurately. Even ...
Apr 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study indicates that cancer patients gain important benefits from genome-matched treatments
In 2016, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) launched the Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) to bring the latest progress in cancer care to rural Maine patients. Now, after successfully expanding access to genome tumor testing ...
May 1, 2024
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Health
Updated guidelines in Canada to assess private and commercial drivers' fitness to drive
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Fitness to Drive Guidelines have been updated to provide the latest advice on driving restrictions for private and commercial drivers. Using the CCS Risk of Harm formula and available ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Medications
Which treatments for malnutrition's long-term effects could help reduce mortality and health outcomes for children
A comparison of treatments for malnutrition enteropathy, caused by severe acute malnutrition (SAM), has found evidence supporting the use of treatments to enhance the healing of mucosal membranes and reduce inflammation in ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Dentistry
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.
Apr 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure
Physicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often during a common procedure to unblock coronary arteries, according to a research letter ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Health informatics
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
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Health
Researchers examine experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ parents and caregivers who use support services for young children
The health care sector plays a vital role in supporting early childhood development and providing resources to parents and caregivers, to ensure their children are thriving. However, parents who identify as Two-Spirit (2S) ...
May 1, 2024
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