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AI can effectively exclude pathology in chest X-rays

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:20
A commercial artificial intelligence (AI) tool used off-label was effective at excluding pathology and had equal or lower rates of critical misses on chest X-ray than radiologists, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Precision medicine enhances prostate cancer treatment with genetic profiling

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:57
Men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer should be treated primarily with second-generation hormone drugs, which offer better treatment response and longer life expectancy than chemotherapy.

Marine snail venom may inspire new diabetes and hormone disorder treatments

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:13
Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet.

NIH awards $6.9 million to prepare a potential Alzheimer's treatment for future clinical trials

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:00
A multidisciplinary team of scientists led by Carlo Ballatore, Ph.D., at University of California San Diego and Kurt Brunden, Ph.D., at the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $6.9 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to prepare a potential disease-modifying Alzheimer's treatment for future clinical trials.

How persistent organic pollutants affect gut health: findings on metabolic disruptions and microbiota changes

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 07:59
Early life exposure to potent AHR agonists on gut microbiota and its potential effects on metabolic health later in life.

Psychosocial stressors at work increase workers' risk of atrial fibrillation, study suggests

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:58
Researchers evaluated the individual and combined effects of workplace psychosocial stressors, such as effort-reward imbalance and job strain, on atrial fibrillation incidence.

Exploring the health benefits and production challenges of alternative proteins

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:42
Researchers review the health benefits of alternative protein sources and the challenges associated with their production.

How eating alone shapes meal routines in elderly Swedes

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:39
Researchers examine the subjective experience and eating habits of elderly Swedish individuals who primarily eat their meals alone.

AI-powered Surreal-GAN identifies diverse brain aging patterns

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:32
Researchers utilize ‘Surreal-GAN,’ a deep-representation learning model, to examine the heterogeneity of aging brains.

Leading health issues affecting older adults before the 2024 elections

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:29
Researchers surveyed adults aged ≥50 years to identify the most salient health concerns before the 2024 elections in the United States.

How the MIND diet may protect against dementia

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:26
Researchers utilize transcriptomic data to examine the protective effects of the MIND diet in reducing the risk of dementia and slowing cognitive decline.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher cancer mortality

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:17
Researchers review how vitamin D deficiency affects the risk of cancer-related mortality.

How does the season of birth influence the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis?

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 06:11
Finnish researchers report that season of birth likely impacts an individual’s future risk of developing airway allergy and related diseases.

Researchers reveal impact of genetic ancestry on breast cancer risk and cell diversity

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 05:55
Researchers map the diverse cell types present in healthy breast tissue to elucidate the role of genetic ancestry in breast cancer risk.

Metabolomics links increased heme iron intake to increased insulin-independent type 2 diabetes risk

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 05:50
Researchers utilie metabolomics to investigate the processes underlying dietary heme iron consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Untreated hypertension increases Alzheimer’s risk, research shows

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 04:48
The effects of hypertension history, antihypertensive use, and BP on the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Study reveals genetic link between Alzheimer's disease, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 04:15
The genetic overlap between Alzheimer's disease (AD) (a neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline), lipid profiles, and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Understanding the benefits and risks of dialysis in older patients with kidney failure

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 23:16
Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study.

New project aims to study the combination of two therapies for pediatric brain cancer

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 23:13
Natasha Sheybani, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering, will collaborate with researchers at Children's National Hospital to study the combination of two therapies for pediatric brain cancer.

Scalable mindfulness programs delivered via telehealth show promise for veterans with chronic pain

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 23:08
Mindfulness-based interventions delivered via telehealth in a scalable format can improve pain and overall well-being among veterans with chronic pain, according to new research published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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