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New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have opened the way for the creation of a huge range of new healthcare tools, but to ensure that these tools do not exacerbate preexisting health inequities, researchers urge the use of more representative data in their development.

7 Mar 2024

Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows

Artificial intelligence (AI) programs have recently acquired widespread popularity in dermatology for assessing, diagnosing, and treating skin conditions.

7 Mar 2024

The state of the union is … busy

President Joe Biden is working to lay out his health agenda for a second term, even as Congress races to finish its overdue spending bills for the fiscal year that began last October.

7 Mar 2024

Unraveling typical disease trajectories in multimorbid patients from birth to death

In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, Complexity Science Hub researchers analyzed a comprehensive dataset of 44 million hospital stays in Austria.

7 Mar 2024

New animation series launched to improve parental understanding of brain development in premature infants

Professor Caroline Hartley, Principal Investigator, and Dr Marianne van der Vaart, Postdoctoral Researcher, in the Paediatric Neuroimaging Group at the Department of Paediatrics, have today launched a series of animations aimed at improving parental understanding of brain development in premature infants, and the effect it has on breathing and apnoeas (the cessation of breathing).

7 Mar 2024

Study links higher mortality among rural elderly to understaffed Norwegian municipalities

Elderly people living in rural areas in Norway have higher mortality rates if they are discharged to a municipality that has too many patients and not enough caregivers to provide services.

7 Mar 2024

Housing affordability for new mothers may help stave off postpartum depression

Becoming a parent comes with lots of bills. For new mothers, being able to afford the rent may help stave off postpartum depression.

7 Mar 2024

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Mar 2024

Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims.

7 Mar 2024

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

People keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom view it as a potential miracle drug for depression and other mental health conditions.

7 Mar 2024

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

The findings reveal a troubling surge in cases of syphilis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia, indicating a pressing need for heightened awareness of STI transmission, and the need to enhance robust prevention, access to testing, and effective treatment to address this public health challenge.

7 Mar 2024

Researchers discover psychological factors that predict vaping uptake in non-smoking adults

University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that predict if a non-smoker will start vaping.

6 Mar 2024

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Crym-expressing astrocytes in the striatum have been identified as key regulators of behaviors often seen in neuropsychiatric diseases, opening up new avenues for targeted therapies.

6 Mar 2024

New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk

A new study of more than 2,000 dialysis facilities randomized to a new Medicare payment model aimed to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease has found that facilities that disproportionately serve populations with high social risk have lower use of home dialysis and transplant waitlisting and fewer kidney transplants.

6 Mar 2024

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

The University of Miami today announced a transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst, to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine.

6 Mar 2024

Simulation model predicts optimal COVID-19 booster frequency

Patients kept asking a question that Nathan Lo, MD, PhD, infectious disease specialist, had a hard time answering: How often should I get my booster shot for COVID-19?

6 Mar 2024

Is Cilento, Italy an uncharted 'Blue Zone?'

Researchers use environmental, nutritional, and lifestyle data to determine whether Cilento, Italy, shares trait characteristics with ‘Longevity Blue Zones'.

6 Mar 2024

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Researchers describe the utility of postbiotics in improving exercise performance and recovery.

6 Mar 2024

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

A pedometer measures your steps, but what if you had a similar automated device to measure your eating behavior? Evidence from nutritional studies has long shown that the speed, timing and duration of an individual's eating behavior are strongly related to obesity and other health issues.

6 Mar 2024

New study examines how retirement affects mental health among female workers in China

Retirement is a major transition that can have a significant impact on a person’s life.

6 Mar 2024

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New study aims to reduce bias in AI health prediction models

Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows

The state of the union is … busy

Unraveling typical disease trajectories in multimorbid patients from birth to death

New animation series launched to improve parental understanding of brain development in premature infants

Study links higher mortality among rural elderly to understaffed Norwegian municipalities

Housing affordability for new mothers may help stave off postpartum depression

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

ECDC raises alarm over rising STI rates across Europe

Researchers discover psychological factors that predict vaping uptake in non-smoking adults

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

Simulation model predicts optimal COVID-19 booster frequency

Is Cilento, Italy an uncharted 'Blue Zone?'

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

New project aims to shed light on real-world eating behaviors using AI-enabled wearable technology

New study examines how retirement affects mental health among female workers in China

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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