In many regions, doctors practice in settings with limited medical resources. Advanced tests, specialist support, and expert guidance for complex decisions are often unavailable. Under these circumstances, accurate automated systems, especially…
Category: 8. Health
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AI detects stomach cancer risk in remote communities from upper endoscopic images
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AI model predicts B cell reactivity to neoantigens for improved cancer vaccines
Neoantigens are unique markers that distinguish only cancer cells. By adding B cell reactivity, cancer vaccines can move beyond one-time attacks and short-term memory to become a long-term immunity that “remembers” cancer, effectively preventing…
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A hidden cellular breakdown may be driving dry eye disease
An estimated 5 to 15 percent of people experience ongoing problems with dry eyes. Common symptoms include redness, a stinging or burning feeling, and tired, uncomfortable eyes that can interfere with daily activities like reading or using…
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Potential biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis progression and brain inflammation
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients most likely to benefit from new drugs.
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Australia's red and yellow beach flags can be dangerously confusing. Is it time to change them?
Every summer in Australia, millions of people head to the beach, and every year, thousands are rescued by lifeguards or Surf Life Savers and even surfers or other bystanders. Tragically, many people lose their lives on our coasts.
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High-dose risankizumab trial tests staying power against psoriasis
Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland, Oregon, has led a phase 2 trial in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis that paired higher-than-approved doses of risankizumab with extended follow-up and found high early skin clearance alongside…
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Costs pose hurdle for promising new hepatitis C lab test
A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use may be limited unless insurers’ reimbursement rises to cover its high cost, according to researchers from the University…
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Creating cells that help the brain keep its cool
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have created a method that makes it possible to transform the brain’s support cells into parvalbumin-positive cells. These cells act as the brain’s rapid-braking system and are significantly involved in…
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A “herculean” genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD
Attention disorders such as ADHD occur when the brain has trouble separating meaningful signals from constant background input. The brain continuously processes sights, sounds, and internal thoughts, and focus depends on its ability to ignore…
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A mother's circadian rhythm may predict her child's vulnerability to bacterial infection
In laboratory models, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that a mother’s circadian rhythms, or internal body clock, can influence the immune system states of her offspring, which can accurately predict the…
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