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'AI virtual patients' diagnostic application revolutionizes medical education in Hong Kong

With the rapid development and extensive applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology across various sectors, Dr Michael Co Tiong-hong from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), and Dr John Yuen Tsz-hon from the Department of Computer Science, HKU, have jointly developed Hong Kong's first 'AI virtual patients' diagnostic application for training medical students.

17 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Money talks. The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation.

16 Nov 2023

Study: 1.3 million lives lost every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across 7 countries

Every year 1.3 million lives are lost to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across the UK, US and BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), according to a new study, funded by Cancer Research UK.

15 Nov 2023

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

A recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology and led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has developed an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab.

15 Nov 2023

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

The advent of whole genome sequencing technology has prompted an explosion in research into how genetics are associated with disease risk.

15 Nov 2023

Novel robotic system accurately measures arm usage in stroke patients

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness and paralysis in their arms and hands.

15 Nov 2023

The spread of misinformation on Twitter regarding vaping

Researchers examine the discourse of misinformation related to electronic nicotine delivery systems on social media

15 Nov 2023

Novel cancer immunotherapy compound degrades an enzyme found in cancer cells and T cells

Researchers in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy are leveraging the dual roles played by an enzyme found in both cancer cells and T cells to create a novel cancer immunotherapy compound.

14 Nov 2023

Bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues take flight to space

Mount Sinai's Cardiovascular Research Institute is sending bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues into space for the first time on NASA's 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission, which launched Thursday, November 9.

14 Nov 2023

Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents

I am 39 years old. I had to care for my father, who passed from cancer in 2019; my mother, who passed in November 2021 from cancer; and since my mother's passing, I have inherited the care of my grandmother.

14 Nov 2023

New study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

Researchers at the Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling have released a groundbreaking study identifying 4,749 key gene clusters, termed "prognostic modules," that significantly influence the progression of 32 different types of cancer.

13 Nov 2023

New physical mechanism uncovered for breast cancer invasion

The majority of breast cancers start in the lining of a breast milk duct and, if they remain there, are very treatable.

13 Nov 2023

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified a gene expressed during regeneration that is critical for muscle repair.

12 Nov 2023

Bath student engineers win international competition to design an artificial heart

Student engineers from the University of Bath are on top of the world after winning an international competition to design an artificial heart.

10 Nov 2023

New report recommends mandatory prescribing exam for all UK doctors

The UK Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) is a ground-breaking medical exam with strong stakeholder support and is associated with increased confidence in prescribing and decreased reporting of medication-related patient harm. The

10 Nov 2023

New research shows how teachers can connect learning with children's interest

Angry Birds, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing – they're popular digital games that have captured the attention of children the world over. But in a pre-school environment, games like these could distract your kids from engaging in the curriculum, unless you have a teacher who is willing to bend the rules, say University of South Australia researchers.

10 Nov 2023

students News and Research

'AI virtual patients' diagnostic application revolutionizes medical education in Hong Kong

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Study: 1.3 million lives lost every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco across 7 countries

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

Novel robotic system accurately measures arm usage in stroke patients

The spread of misinformation on Twitter regarding vaping

Novel cancer immunotherapy compound degrades an enzyme found in cancer cells and T cells

Bioengineered human heart muscle cells and micro-tissues take flight to space

Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents

New study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

New physical mechanism uncovered for breast cancer invasion

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

Bath student engineers win international competition to design an artificial heart

New report recommends mandatory prescribing exam for all UK doctors

New research shows how teachers can connect learning with children's interest

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