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AI-based models can outperform human experts at identifying ovarian cancer

A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that AI-based models can outperform human experts at identifying ovarian cancer in ultrasound images.

2 Jan 2025

AI model enhances early detection of skin cancer with high accuracy

Skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer worldwide, often presenting as benign skin conditions that are difficult to differentiate, even for experienced dermatologists.

20 Dec 2024

Chikungunya's health and economic impact likely underestimated

This study assesses chikungunya's health and economic impacts, revealing significant burdens on health systems and a global cost of approximately $49.9 billion.

5 Dec 2024

Advanced modeling unveils hidden costs of global chikungunya infection

The health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been significantly underestimated, with total costs probably approaching US$ 50 billion in 2011-20 alone, suggests a comprehensive data analysis, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

4 Dec 2024

Experts identify five elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Experts convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations.

20 Nov 2024

Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer

The evolution of pancreatic cancer screening technologies is pivotal for early detection, addressing key challenges to enhance survival rates and patient care.

11 Nov 2024

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura cases after CoronaVac raise concerns over vaccine safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the rapid development and administration of various vaccines worldwide, with some reports linking these vaccines to immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).

8 Nov 2024

Single treatment with CRISPR gene editing therapy offers hope for hereditary angioedema patients

A single treatment with, a CRISPR-Cas9 based gene editing therapy, is enough to replace the daily medication of patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a condition characterized by severe, painful and sudden onset of swelling, sometimes resulting in death.

25 Oct 2024

COVID-19 raises the risk of type 2 diabetes in children, study reveals

Researchers found that children who contracted COVID-19 were at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within six months, compared to those with other respiratory infections.

15 Oct 2024

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Researchers identify distinct gut microbiome metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering potential for non-invasive diagnosis and new therapies.

14 Oct 2024

Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and overtreatment of hypertension. Proper arm support is essential for accuracy.

8 Oct 2024

Oropouche virus spreads in South America as scientists warn of potential outbreaks in the U.S.

Researchers review the reemergence and range expansion of Oropouche virus in South America, highlighting risks of spread to the U.S. and need for improved diagnostic tests. Over 9,000 cases and two deaths were reported in 2024.

4 Oct 2024

ECU research emphasizes proper evaluation for children with potential antibiotic allergies

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted the need for children with a suspected antibiotic allergy to be fully assessed by drug allergy services.

17 Sep 2024

Study reveals challenges of distinguishing autism from BPD

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved one-to-one, semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Each participant recounted unnoticed autistic traits from childhood and described the pervasive impact of a BPD misdiagnosis. The study highlights the challenges of distinguishing between autism and BPD, especially among autistic women, who often face misdiagnosis.

14 Sep 2024

Misdiagnosis News and Research

AI-based models can outperform human experts at identifying ovarian cancer

AI model enhances early detection of skin cancer with high accuracy

Chikungunya's health and economic impact likely underestimated

Advanced modeling unveils hidden costs of global chikungunya infection

Experts identify five elements of brain-based visual impairment in children

Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura cases after CoronaVac raise concerns over vaccine safety

Single treatment with CRISPR gene editing therapy offers hope for hereditary angioedema patients

COVID-19 raises the risk of type 2 diabetes in children, study reveals

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis

Oropouche virus spreads in South America as scientists warn of potential outbreaks in the U.S.

ECU research emphasizes proper evaluation for children with potential antibiotic allergies

Study reveals challenges of distinguishing autism from BPD

New blood test achieves 98% accuracy in diagnosing ALS

New AI imaging technique enhances retinal disorder diagnosis

New insights into stiff-person syndrome, advancing diagnosis and treatment

Study finds Lassa fever infection rates to be far greater than previously believed

Multimodal approaches enhance detection of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Children and adolescents experience unique long COVID symptoms

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