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New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

The Organoid Group (Hubrecht Institute) and the Rare Cancers Genomics Team (IARC/WHO) found a way to grow samples of different types of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the lab.

11 Dec 2023

AI chatbot could be a useful clinical decision support tools for physicians

Physician-investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) compared a chatbot's probabilistic reasoning to that of human clinicians.

11 Dec 2023

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries.

11 Dec 2023

$4.4 million grant drives forward standardization of social determinants of health data in EHRs

LOINC and Health Data Standards at Regenstrief Institute has received a $4.4 million grant from the Regenstrief Foundation to support expansion of work on a global initiative to categorize and standardize social determinants of health (SDOH) information into electronic health records (EHRs), an ambitious project to integrate social needs data into clinical care to more effectively address health inequities.

11 Dec 2023

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

Researchers at Linköping University have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms.

11 Dec 2023

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

The American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association have awarded grants to 10 community organizations to help people living with Type 2 diabetes lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, heart failure and stroke.

11 Dec 2023

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2023

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease that affects millions of people each year. It was previously the leading cause of death from a single pathogen before the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 Dec 2023

Watch: She had a home and a good-paying job. Then illness and debt upended it all.

Sharon Woodward used to travel the country as a medical technician. She made good money and prided herself on her skills.

11 Dec 2023

Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too

Jasen Gundersen never considered a career in business when he entered medical school nearly three decades ago to become a rural primary care doctor.

11 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

DeepMirror launches early access programme for its intuitive molecular drug design software

Innovative product enables medicinal chemists to access and integrate AI to boost productivity and creativity, to accelerate therapeutic drug discovery.

From DeepMirror 11 Dec 2023

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers secondary analyzed the NiPPeR randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to assess maternal vitamin levels pre-conception, during pregnancy, and post-delivery and also explored the impact of vitamin supplementation before and during gestation.

11 Dec 2023

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

How co-location in community settings, such as libraries, faith institutions, and community centers, affects mental health outcomes.

11 Dec 2023

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

NewsMedical spoke to Lisa Sterman, Global Executive Director, Global HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, about the recently published LTS framework, recently highlighted at the opening ceremony of the 19th European AIDS Conference, which takes a person-centric approach to the HIV treatment journey.

From Gilead Sciences, Inc. 11 Dec 2023

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New organoid model could revolutionize neuroendocrine tumor research

AI chatbot could be a useful clinical decision support tools for physicians

Study provides a better understanding of how the brain responds to injuries

$4.4 million grant drives forward standardization of social determinants of health data in EHRs

Advanced MRI offers insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurological problems after COVID-19

Empowering communities: Know Diabetes by Heart initiative awards grants to combat cardiovascular disease

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

Natural compound activates macrophages to fight resistant tuberculosis bacteria

Watch: She had a home and a good-paying job. Then illness and debt upended it all.

Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

DeepMirror launches early access programme for its intuitive molecular drug design software

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

Is there an association between screen time and autism spectrum disorder?

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

Water content determination in ketones using alcohol-free reagents

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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