Health
Watching the solar eclipse, safely
Today is your last chance until 2044 to see a total eclipse of the sun in the continental United States.
Apr 8, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Doctor gets first US lung-liver transplant for advanced lung cancer
Dr. Gary Gibbon didn't have long to live. A harsh cocktail of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy for his advanced lung cancer had permanently destroyed his lungs and caused irreparable damage to his liver.
Mar 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is active screening for tuberculosis among vulnerable populations cost-effective?
Early detection and prompt treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are the main pillars on the way to ending TB as they help prevent further transmission. Finding those at risk of developing infection, however, requires extra efforts, ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Medical research
Skin aging: A synergy between cigarette smoke and sunlight
Combined exposure of the skin to cigarette smoke and UV rays could lead to faster premature aging, according to a study by Université Laval and the Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval.
Feb 27, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New compounds target and kill brain cancer cells after being energized by low X-ray dose
Researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new and precise way to treat the most common type of brain cancer using a substantially lower dose of X-rays than existing radiation ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health informatics
Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis, find studies
Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born.
Jan 22, 2024
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Health
Sunscreen: Why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea
Sunscreen has taken center stage in many skincare routines, especially among those hoping to prevent visible signs of aging. But while it makes sense to wear sunscreen every day in the summer when the sun's rays are most ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Breakthrough X-ray technology goes from concept to medical standard
Detecting a deadly tumor as early as possible is vital to stopping its spread. However, creating the solution doesn't necessarily solve the problem—it needs to be widely adopted by medical professionals. That's why standards ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
AI trained on X-rays can diagnose medical issues as accurately as doctors, finds study
A collaborative study among Warwick, King's College London and several NHS sites has demonstrated how AI can analyze X-rays and diagnose medical issues just as accurately or more accurately than doctors.
Dec 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals ...
Nov 27, 2023
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