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Using telehealth for medication abortion found to be safe and effective

Researchers compared patients who received care remotely to those who got ultrasounds and found no differences in outcomes.

24 Jun 2024

Researchers debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting

In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting.

24 Jun 2024

Ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

For those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, the anaesthetic drug ketamine offers hope, but it has side effects and can be costly to access – a University of Otago-led clinical trial may change that.

24 Jun 2024

Using microbial community-scale metabolic modeling approach for precision nutrition

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by the bacteria residing in our gut that are closely tied to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer risk, and more.

24 Jun 2024

DiffPALM: Advancing protein interaction prediction with AI and language models

Proteins are the building blocks of life, involved in virtually every biological process. Understanding how proteins interact with each other is crucial for deciphering the complexities of cellular functions, and has significant implications for drug development and the treatment of diseases.

24 Jun 2024

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

West Virginia University research illustrates that American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines are effective at speeding up hospitals' response times for stroke treatment and can be mastered even by members of "ad hoc" medical teams that assemble rapidly on the fly.

24 Jun 2024

Novel algorithm predicts on-road driving ability in older adults with cognitive concerns

As the world's population ages, so does the proportion of older drivers on the road. Safe driving requires adequate memory, perceptual and motor skills, and executive function abilities.

24 Jun 2024

Health care price hikes affect employment and economic stability

Rising health care prices in the U.S. are leading employers outside the health care sector to reduce their payroll and decrease their number of employees, according to a new study co-authored by Yale economist Zack Cooper.

24 Jun 2024

New study reveals the therapeutic potential of ZED1227 in celiac disease

A recent study led by researchers at Tampere University investigated whether a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor has potential as a drug to treat celiac disease.

24 Jun 2024

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University(CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients.

24 Jun 2024

CARMEN: A tabletop robot to help people with mild cognitive impairment

Meet CARMEN, short for Cognitively Assistive Robot for Motivation and Neurorehabilitation–a small, tabletop robot designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) learn skills to improve memory, attention, and executive functioning at home.

24 Jun 2024

Scientists identify potential driver of aggressive lung cancer in patients living in violent neighborhoods

Scientists have identified a potential driver of aggressive lung cancer tumors in patients who live in areas with high levels of violent crime.

24 Jun 2024

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer.

24 Jun 2024

Using AI to improve gastroscopy diagnostics

During a gastroscopy, the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum are examined using an endoscope. This is a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera at the tip.

24 Jun 2024

Electrophysiological markers for personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression

Not all patients with depression respond to medication. Two recently published studies provide additional information on how an alternative treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), could be further enhanced.

24 Jun 2024

Innovative SRPFM technique enables ultra-sensitive force measurement at nanoscale in fluids

Groundbreaking research has revealed a new way to measure incredibly minute forces at the nanoscale in water, pushing the boundaries of what scientists know about the microscopic world.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

24 Jun 2024

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Researchers review the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and management of diabetes mellitus.

24 Jun 2024

Will it soon be possible for doctors to use AI to detect and diagnose cancer?

Researchers developed binary and multiclass machine learning models to distinguish cancer from non-cancerous tissue samples.

24 Jun 2024

Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain

Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the clinical efficacy and cost-efficiency of the WalkBack personalized, walking, and educational intervention program in preventing lower backache recurrence among Australians.

24 Jun 2024

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Using telehealth for medication abortion found to be safe and effective

Researchers debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting

Ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

Using microbial community-scale metabolic modeling approach for precision nutrition

DiffPALM: Advancing protein interaction prediction with AI and language models

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

Novel algorithm predicts on-road driving ability in older adults with cognitive concerns

Health care price hikes affect employment and economic stability

New study reveals the therapeutic potential of ZED1227 in celiac disease

Researchers win $2.78 million grant to harness AI for precision treatment in rectal cancer

CARMEN: A tabletop robot to help people with mild cognitive impairment

Scientists identify potential driver of aggressive lung cancer in patients living in violent neighborhoods

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

Using AI to improve gastroscopy diagnostics

Electrophysiological markers for personalizing transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression

Innovative SRPFM technique enables ultra-sensitive force measurement at nanoscale in fluids

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Will it soon be possible for doctors to use AI to detect and diagnose cancer?

Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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