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Advancing osteosarcoma prognosis with AI-assisted tumor cell density analysis

Researchers at Kyushu University have developed and validated a machine-learning model that can accurately evaluate the density of surviving tumor cells after treatment in pathological images of osteosarcoma - the most prevalent malignant bone tumor.

2 Apr 2024

Microwave ablation offers a promising treatment option for multifocal papillary thyroid cancer

In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Apr 2024

E-cigarette use linked to increased risk of heart failure, large study finds

People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure.

2 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed.

2 Apr 2024

Infant gut microbiomes exhibit circadian rhythms independent of external cues

Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they are cultivated outside of the body.

2 Apr 2024

AI chatbot offers accurate answers to radiation oncology queries

Cancer patients about to undergo radiation oncology treatment have lots of questions. Could ChatGPT be the best way to get answers?

2 Apr 2024

Living among trees and sidewalks linked to lower heart risk

Is the view from your doorstep mostly trees and sky or buildings and grass? The answer could influence your cardiovascular health, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

Study shows women quickly catch up to men in terms of cardiovascular risk; underscores the need for increased awareness and screening.

2 Apr 2024

More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system

First, her favorite doctor in Providence, Rhode Island, retired. Then her other doctor at a health center a few miles away left the practice.

2 Apr 2024

California universities are required to offer abortion pills. Many just don’t mention it.

When Deanna Gomez found out she was pregnant in September 2023, she felt the timing couldn't have been worse.

2 Apr 2024

Study links sleep disorders to higher healthcare use in chronically ill children

The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data.

1 Apr 2024

Eating soy products linked to lower cancer risk, study finds

Soy product consumption, particularly tofu and soymilk, is linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers, highlighting the dietary factor's potential protective effect against the disease.

1 Apr 2024

AI deciphers city designs that could cut heart disease rates

AI models analyzing over half a million Google Street View images uncover urban features linked to coronary heart disease, offering insights for city design to lower disease rates.

1 Apr 2024

New immunotherapy strategy potentially lays the groundwork for treating autoimmune diseases

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed an immunotherapy strategy that potentially lays the groundwork for treating a spectrum of autoimmune diseases.

1 Apr 2024

Study reveals ChatGPT-4's superior clinical reasoning over physicians

ChatGPT-4, an artificial intelligence program designed to understand and generate human-like text, outperformed internal medicine residents and attending physicians at two academic medical centers at processing medical data and demonstrating clinical reasoning

1 Apr 2024