Autism spectrum disorders
Video games offer hope for autistic children
The game over, a beaming Sawyer and Michael, both 10, cheer and give each other a high-five.
Mar 7, 2014
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Medical research
Computer model of blood development could speed up search for new leukaemia drugs
The first comprehensive computer model to simulate the development of blood cells could help in the development of new treatments for leukaemia and lymphoma, say researchers at the University of Cambridge and Microsoft Research.
Feb 9, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus misinformation is a global issue, but which myth you fall for likely depends on where you live
In February, major social media platforms attended a meeting hosted by the World Health Organization to address coronavirus misinformation. The aim was to catalyze the fight against what the United Nations has called an "infodemic."
Aug 12, 2020
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Medications
Metabolic syndrome: New use for an old drug
New drugs can be developed from old ones. This revolutionary pharmacological approach was confirmed by a study published today in Nature Communications that was conducted by two major research centers of the University of ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How a cloud-based solution is transforming care for people with cystic fibrosis
Sitting beside their son during one of his weeks-long hospital stays over the Christmas holidays a few years ago, David and Kirsty Hill had plenty of time to worry and think.
Oct 23, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
AI mark-up of cancer patient scans prior to radiotherapy could cut wait times
Doctors at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge aim to drastically cut cancer waiting times by using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate lengthy radiotherapy preparations.
Dec 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Project Premonition brings researchers together to detect diseases before they become an outbreak
Mosquitoes. They can ruin your backyard barbeque and leave you covered with itchy welts. Or, their bites may also transmit dangerous pathogens. The World Health Organization estimates that mosquito-borne diseases kill more ...
Jun 11, 2015
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Health
Ex-Microsoft executive to take over overhaul of health care website
Kurt DelBene, who relinquished his post as president of Microsoft Office in July amid a corporate shake-up, is starting a short-term gig Wednesday - as chief fixer for the troubled federal health insurance website.
Dec 18, 2013
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Other
Businessman tries his luck at building pot brand
(AP)—The plans of a former Microsoft manager to create the "Starbucks of Pot" are worrying other activists who pushed for the legalization of marijuana in Washington state.
Jun 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gates hopes polio will be eradicated by 2018 (Update)
(AP)—Software magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates, who is helping spearhead a global campaign to eradicate polio, said Thursday he hopes that by 2015 no child in the world will be paralyzed by the disease and by 2018 ...
Sep 27, 2012
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