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Language skills are essential to a child’s ability to communicate and develop. These skills enable children to engage with other people and learn from their surroundings and in the classroom.

AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise. In the field of radiology, where a correct diagnosis is crucial to ensure proper patient care, large language models, such as ChatGPT, could improve accuracy or at least offer a good second opinion.

1 Oct 2024

Nurturing brain development in young children through shared reading

The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to read aloud with their newborns and young children as an opportunity to foster loving, nurturing relationships during a critical time of brain development, and recommends that pediatricians support families with guidance and books at well-child visits, according to an updated policy statement.

29 Sep 2024

Study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns

A new study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns. "This may help us unravel how we remember what we read."

27 Sep 2024

Speech recognition technology shows significant gains for people with dysarthria

As Mark Hasegawa-Johnson combed through data from his latest project, he was pleasantly surprised to uncover a recipe for Eggs Florentine. Sifting through hundreds of hours of recorded speech will unearth a treasure or two, he said.

27 Sep 2024

TxGNN improves drug repurposing by predicting treatments for rare diseases with no approved therapies

A new model, TxGNN, revolutionizes zero-shot drug repurposing by predicting treatments for diseases with no known therapies, offering improved accuracy and trust via interpretable AI explanations.

27 Sep 2024

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

With $784,369 from the NIH, UNCG researchers will implement a pilot trial that aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants by supporting mothers in breastfeeding.

26 Sep 2024

COVID-19 causes lasting cognitive impairment tied to brain injury markers

Researchers found that COVID-19 patients experienced widespread cognitive deficits one year post-hospitalization, associated with elevated brain injury markers and reduced brain volume. Cognitive recovery plateaued over time, suggesting lasting impacts.

26 Sep 2024

UK doctors turn to AI chatbots for diagnoses and documentation, but are they putting patient privacy at risk?

A recent survey found that 20% of UK general practitioners use AI chatbots in clinical practice, helping with documentation, diagnoses, and patient management. However, concerns remain about errors, biases, and privacy risks.

26 Sep 2024

Higher doses of buprenorphine linked to lower emergency visits in opioid use disorder

Adults with opioid use disorder who receive a higher daily dose of the opioid addiction treatment medication buprenorphine may have a lower risk of subsequent emergency department visits or use of inpatient services related to behavioral health (such as for mental health and substance use disorders) than adults receiving the recommended dose, according to an analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

25 Sep 2024

The potential to optimize laboratory testing and operations with automation and AI

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Cerba's Coen Staplers about the benefits of lab automation, including the integration of AI technologies.

From Cerba Research 25 Sep 2024

Study reveals limited access to opioid treatment in US jails

A new look into addiction treatment availability in the U.S. criminal justice system reveals that fewer than half (43.8%) of 1,028 jails surveyed across the nation offered any form of medication for opioid use disorder, and only 12.8% made these available to anyone with the disorder.

24 Sep 2024

Nepalese women in Japan face challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services

Despite a substantial Nepalese community in Japan many Nepalese women face significant challenges in accessing essential sexual and reproductive health services (SRHSs) due to language barriers and differences in healthcare laws and services between Nepal and Japan.

24 Sep 2024

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Amari Marsh had just finished her junior year at South Carolina State University in May 2023 when she received a text message from a law enforcement officer.

23 Sep 2024

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

A meta-analysis reveals triptans as the most effective acute migraine treatments, highlighting the need for their inclusion in the WHO Essential Medicines List.

23 Sep 2024

New online platform aims to empower Latino families in mental health and behavior

Cory Cobb, PhD, an assistant professor of health behavior at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, is leading a research team that has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to create an online platform for the intervention program they developed for United States-based Spanish-speaking Latino parents and their children.

20 Sep 2024

Mount Sinai expands psychedelic research center with major donation from Parsons Foundation

Mount Sinai Health System this week celebrated the opening of an expansion of its psychedelic psychotherapy research center into a new location and announced a foundational $5 million gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

20 Sep 2024

Higher self-compassion reduces depression and anxiety in Syrian refugees

Displaced individuals experience high rates of emotional distress, depression and anxiety resulting from trauma and stress from displacement and loss.

20 Sep 2024

The urgent need for improved support for SEND pupils

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.

19 Sep 2024

Are synthetic nicotine brands following FDA marketing guidelines?

Study finds 87% of synthetic nicotine e-cigarette posts on Instagram ignore FDA health warning requirements, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations.

18 Sep 2024

The impact of poverty on child development

After the pandemic, the gap between rich and poor has widened dramatically worldwide, and Norway and the United States are no exception. In the U.S., about one in five kids are growing up in families that struggle to afford even basic needs. In Norway, that number is around eleven percent.

18 Sep 2024

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AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

Nurturing brain development in young children through shared reading

Study shows how individual brain cells in the hippocampus respond to pronouns

Speech recognition technology shows significant gains for people with dysarthria

TxGNN improves drug repurposing by predicting treatments for rare diseases with no approved therapies

Pilot trial aims to reduce rapid weight gain and obesity risk among Latine infants

COVID-19 causes lasting cognitive impairment tied to brain injury markers

UK doctors turn to AI chatbots for diagnoses and documentation, but are they putting patient privacy at risk?

Higher doses of buprenorphine linked to lower emergency visits in opioid use disorder

The potential to optimize laboratory testing and operations with automation and AI

Study reveals limited access to opioid treatment in US jails

Nepalese women in Japan face challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Triptans better at relieving migraine pain than recently marketed and more expensive drugs

New online platform aims to empower Latino families in mental health and behavior

Mount Sinai expands psychedelic research center with major donation from Parsons Foundation

Higher self-compassion reduces depression and anxiety in Syrian refugees

The urgent need for improved support for SEND pupils

Are synthetic nicotine brands following FDA marketing guidelines?

The impact of poverty on child development

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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