Immunology

New model IDs inflammatory asthma without sputum

(HealthDay)—A new prediction model identifies eosinophilic asthma without the need for sputum induction, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in Allergy.

Cardiology

Researchers predict sudden cardiac death risk

Each year more than 300,000 Americans will succumb to out-of-hospital sudden cardiac death (SCD)—the immediate and unexpected cessation of the heart's ability to function properly—one of the leading causes of death in ...

Diabetes

Artificial pancreas protocol deemed feasible for younger kids

(HealthDay)—A child-specific version of the modular model predictive control (MMPC) algorithm is feasible and safe for 5- to 9-year-old children with type 1 diabetes, according to the first outpatient single-hormone artificial ...

Neuroscience

Algorithms that can predict epileptic seizures

Computer scientists and mathematicians at the CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia have developed a prediction model that can warn epileptic sufferers of an upcoming seizure with 20 minutes notice.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A clinical score for predicting risk of venous thromboembolism

A new clinical prediction model can help identify high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among patients with a leg cast, according to a study published this week in PLOS Medicine. The study was conducted by Banne Nemeth ...

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