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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.

New magnetoelectric material bridges gap in severed nerve, restores function

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics ⎯ materials that can turn magnetic fields into electric fields ⎯ to stimulate neural tissue in a minimally invasive way and help treat neurological disorders or nerve damage.

10 Oct 2023

IU Cancer Center awarded grant to train next generation of cancer drug discovery researchers

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center was awarded a prestigious grant to train the next generation of cancer drug discovery and development researchers.

10 Oct 2023

New AI tool could aid in the diagnosis of enigmatic rare diseases

An innovative AI-based tool leverages varied symptom descriptions, along with evidence from the scientific literature and genomic datasets, to pinpoint disease-associated gene variants.

10 Oct 2023

Privacy-preserving large language models may be a feasible option for extracting data from radiology reports

Locally run large language models (LLMs) may be a feasible option for extracting data from text-based radiology reports while preserving patient privacy, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH CC) published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

10 Oct 2023

The use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing for mental health interventions

Natural Language Processing (NLP) to examine mental health interventions (MHI).

10 Oct 2023

Childhood verbal abuse: Overlooked harm echoing across age groups

Researchers from a study in the journal "Child Abuse & Neglect" systematically reviewed evidence on childhood verbal abuse, advocating for its clear definition and recognition as a distinct form of maltreatment. Their findings highlight the severe psychological, behavioral, and even neurobiological consequences of verbal abuse across all age groups.

9 Oct 2023

AI language models can characterize subtle signatures in the speech of schizophrenia patients

Scientists at the UCL Institute for Neurology have developed new tools, based on AI language models, that can characterize subtle signatures in the speech of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.

9 Oct 2023

Study finds unequal access to high-quality parks in Philadelphia

In urban areas throughout the United States, it is imperative for all communities to have equal access to high quality parks.

9 Oct 2023

Can AI outshine human experts in reviewing scientific papers?

AI-driven model matches experts in offering insightful feedback on scientific manuscripts, proving equally effective if not more, in evaluating research quality and potential. The tool, based on the GPT-4 architecture, efficiently streamlines the peer review process, offering tailored suggestions that many researchers found valuable and intent to reuse.

9 Oct 2023

TikTok can be a valuable tool for promoting cervical cancer screening

TikTok and other short-form video platforms are booming in popularity - for entertainment and for sharing information, including health information.

5 Oct 2023

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes patients, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and collaboration among health professionals and social media platforms.

5 Oct 2023

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain's circuits grow more stable as we age.

5 Oct 2023

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems.

5 Oct 2023

Concert-goers sync up physically and emotionally in fascinating study

Researchers examined physiological and motor synchronization in audiences during live classical concerts and explored their correlation with aesthetic experiences and individual personality traits.

5 Oct 2023

Cancer tumors hijack genetic program of developing nerves, study shows

Cancer tumors "hijack" the genetic program used by developing nerves. This is shown in a study by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden.

4 Oct 2023

AI model combines imaging and patient data to improve chest X-ray diagnosis

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Oct 2023

New AI model predicts therapeutic targets for age-related diseases

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 18, entitled, "Biomedical generative pre-trained based transformer language model for age-related disease target discovery."

4 Oct 2023

How vitamin D and genetics shape early brain development

The study examined how vitamin D levels and vitamin D binding protein genotypes in both pregnant mothers and their children aged 3-5, impact early childhood neurodevelopment. Findings suggest that higher vitamin D concentrations in children were associated with better neurodevelopmental scores, with additional influences from sociodemographic factors and certain genetic variations.

4 Oct 2023

Is ChatGPT ready to be your next medical advisor?

Vanderbilt University researchers explored ChatGPT's potential in medical information provision to professionals and patients. While showing promise in delivering accurate, comprehensive medical insights, the need for continuous algorithm refinement and better source discernment were highlighted to fully harness ChatGPT's potential.

3 Oct 2023

AI tool PARMESAN predicts drug-gene interactions for genetic disorders

To discover new treatments for genetic disorders, scientists need a thorough knowledge of prior literature to determine the best gene/protein targets and the most promising drugs to test.

3 Oct 2023