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ChatGPT outperforms trainee doctors in respiratory disease assessments

The chatbot ChatGPT performed better than trainee doctors in assessing complex cases of respiratory disease in areas such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and chest infections in a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

Immunotherapy before and after surgery benefits NSCLC patients

People with operable non-small cell lung cancers may fare better over the next few years by receiving immunotherapy treatments before and after surgery instead of only before surgery, according to a new analysis by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

9 Sep 2024

Study links air pollution and limited green spaces to higher respiratory hospitalization risk

Long-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024

Promising pathway for predictive biomarkers in lung cancer immunotherapy revealed

A study presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer demonstrated a promising pathway toward developing predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitors.

9 Sep 2024

Ifinatamab deruxtecan shows promising results in advanced small cell lung cancer

The antibody–drug conjugate ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) showed clinically meaningful responses in pretreated patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), according to an interim analysis of the Phase 2 IDeate-Lung01 study.

9 Sep 2024

Systemic glucocorticoid use doubles risk of developing diabetes

Patients who are being treated with systemic glucocorticoids are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes as those not receiving the treatment, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) will hear.

9 Sep 2024

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Night owls have a higher BMI, larger waists, more hidden body fat and are almost 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those who go to bed earlier, new research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Weight loss interventions may lower risk of severe infections in diabetics

Weight loss interventions could reduce the risk of severe cases of flu and other infections in people with diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) suggests.

9 Sep 2024

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), shows that eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood is associated with a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D).

9 Sep 2024

New hydrogel system could extend semaglutide dosing to once a month for type 2 diabetes patients

French researchers have developed a new drug delivery system that could cut the dosing schedule for the type 2 diabetes and weight control drug semaglutide to just once a month, according to new research to be presented at this year's annual meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Insulin resistance is associated with 31 different diseases and, in women, is also linked to higher odds of an early death, a study of data on hundreds of thousands of people in the UK being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September), has found.

9 Sep 2024

Flight altitude changes may affect blood glucose levels of type 1 diabetes patients using insulin pumps

Altitude changes during commercial flights may affect the blood glucose levels of people with type 1 diabetes who are treated with insulin pump therapy, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Children's skincare products are linked to urinary phthalate levels.

9 Sep 2024

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

Recent Cochrane reviews highlight effective smoking cessation interventions, revealing gaps in research and the need for improved tobacco addiction strategies.

9 Sep 2024

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers explore the associations between long-term exposure to road traffic noise, air pollution, and infertility in men and women.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Research identifies a neurobiological model supporting a ketogenic diet as a therapeutic approach for anorexia nervosa, addressing both metabolic and psychological factors.

9 Sep 2024

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study reveals the significant and lasting impact of long COVID on children, emphasizing the protective role of vaccines and the increased risk of autoimmune disorders.

8 Sep 2024

Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk

Study reveals that higher alcohol consumption, driven by genetic factors, correlates with an increased risk of dementia, challenging the notion that moderate drinking might be protective.

8 Sep 2024

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes in the brain?

6 Sep 2024

Brain changes related to Alzheimer's risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors

Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

6 Sep 2024

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ChatGPT outperforms trainee doctors in respiratory disease assessments

Immunotherapy before and after surgery benefits NSCLC patients

Study links air pollution and limited green spaces to higher respiratory hospitalization risk

Promising pathway for predictive biomarkers in lung cancer immunotherapy revealed

Ifinatamab deruxtecan shows promising results in advanced small cell lung cancer

Systemic glucocorticoid use doubles risk of developing diabetes

Night owls have higher BMI, larger waists and face higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Weight loss interventions may lower risk of severe infections in diabetics

Eating fruit, oats and rye in childhood may increase type 1 diabetes risk

New hydrogel system could extend semaglutide dosing to once a month for type 2 diabetes patients

Insulin resistance linked to 31 diseases and higher early death risk in women

Flight altitude changes may affect blood glucose levels of type 1 diabetes patients using insulin pumps

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

Brain changes related to Alzheimer's risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors

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