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Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical sense) number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by e''x'', which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged ''x'', according to a particular mortality experience.

Fallout from COVID-19 may persist even two years after infection

In the spring, the U.S. government and the World Health Organization declared an end to the COVID-19 global health emergency.

22 Aug 2023

New AI-based screening strategy uses ECG to detect heart defects

Researchers explore the use of artificial intelligence in enhancing the yield of conventional screening for ASDs using 12-lead electrocardiography.

21 Aug 2023

Study opens the door to new treatments for bone regeneration and osteoporosis

A new study of the PhyloBone project of the University of Turku, Finland, identifies hundreds of non-collagenous proteins in the bone matrix that may play regulatory roles in bone formation and regeneration.

17 Aug 2023

AI model can detect atrial septal defect in ECGs with high accuracy

The AI model was more efficient at detecting signatures of atrial septal defect (ASD) in electrocardiograms (ECG) than traditional methods.

17 Aug 2023

Deep learning-based AI model can estimate age from chest radiographs of healthy individuals

What if "looking your age" refers not to your face, but to your chest? Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model that utilizes chest radiographs to accurately estimate a patient's chronological age.

17 Aug 2023

Many cancer drugs approved without clear evidence of benefit, study shows

New cancer drugs are being launched at a rapid pace, before their long-term effectiveness for patients can be evaluated.

15 Aug 2023

UTHealth Houston receives NIH grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

A five-year, $3.1 million grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

8 Aug 2023

Machine learning in neurodegenerative disease research: a growing trend

Scientists explore the utility of machine learning methods in the field of neurodegenerative disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment effect prediction.

4 Aug 2023

Genetics may explain why some people are more likely to participate in genetic studies

Why do some people take part in genetic studies while others do not? The answer may lie within our genetic makeup.

31 Jul 2023

Sen. Sanders says millions of people can’t find a doctor. He’s mostly right.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has long been a champion of a government-sponsored "Medicare for All" health program to solve long-standing problems in the United States, where we pay much more for health care than people in other countries but are often sicker and have a shorter average life expectancy.

31 Jul 2023

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

Study investigated the significant effects of desert olive tree pearls (DOTPs) on the cognitive function.

26 Jul 2023

New campaign aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is leading an awareness campaign that aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening, especially in non-White infants.

24 Jul 2023

Study looks at cancer prevention from the perspective of people experiencing homelessness

Cancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is the second most common cause of death among PEH, a group that is underserved when it comes to medical care.

24 Jul 2023

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age can expect to live substantially longer than those with few or none of these habits.

24 Jul 2023

FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts

Robert Califf, the head of the Food and Drug Administration, doesn't seem to be having fun on the job.

24 Jul 2023

Exclusion of chronic kidney disease patients from cardiovascular trials leaves significant evidence gaps

Study looks at how and where patients with CKD have been excluded from CVD RCTs over the last two decades.

24 Jul 2023

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

Researchers discussed the current achievements, challenges, and potential opportunities in using digital technologies.

21 Jul 2023

New biosensor could quickly and inexpensively identify people at risk for osteoporosis

As life expectancy increases worldwide, age-associated diseases such as osteoporosis are having an increasing impact.

19 Jul 2023

Rice bioengineers receive NIH grant for sickle cell disease research

Rice University bioengineer Gang Bao and his team have won a 4-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to address critical questions surrounding the safety and efficacy of using gene editing to treat sickle cell disease.

18 Jul 2023

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Fallout from COVID-19 may persist even two years after infection

New AI-based screening strategy uses ECG to detect heart defects

Study opens the door to new treatments for bone regeneration and osteoporosis

AI model can detect atrial septal defect in ECGs with high accuracy

Deep learning-based AI model can estimate age from chest radiographs of healthy individuals

Many cancer drugs approved without clear evidence of benefit, study shows

UTHealth Houston receives NIH grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Machine learning in neurodegenerative disease research: a growing trend

Genetics may explain why some people are more likely to participate in genetic studies

Sen. Sanders says millions of people can’t find a doctor. He’s mostly right.

University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

New campaign aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening

Study looks at cancer prevention from the perspective of people experiencing homelessness

Adopting 8 healthy habits could add decades to a person's life

FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts

Exclusion of chronic kidney disease patients from cardiovascular trials leaves significant evidence gaps

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

New biosensor could quickly and inexpensively identify people at risk for osteoporosis

Rice bioengineers receive NIH grant for sickle cell disease research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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