Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans but rising among Black individuals, leading to later-stage diagnoses. This disparity is believed to be due to delayed access to healthcare. Non-Hispanic Blacks have not seen the same improvements in mortality rates as other racial and ethnic groups. The study analyzed data from over…
Researchers in a recent review published in Nature Reviews Cancer argue that understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is essential in cancer research due to its advancements and benefits. They introduce AI technologies like artificial neural networks and deep learning, emphasizing their applications in cancer research and need for adoption. The review aims to guide non-computationally inclined…
Patients with onychodystrophy who have a history of tinea pedis, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, or type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of having onychomycosis. An accurate diagnosis is crucial due to increasing antifungal resistance. A retrospective case-control study evaluated 1256 patients with onychodystrophy, finding that tinea pedis, chronic kidney disease, and…
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has introduced a new program in collaboration with Story Health to help patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) manage their condition in between clinic visits. The program offers personalized support, guidance, and data collection for patients, aiming to streamline care and improve outcomes. The initiative is designed to address the…
Youth in Puerto Rico living in high social vulnerability communities are more likely to develop asthma, with low household incomes and perceptions of poverty also playing a role. The study looked at 405 children from San Juan, with asthma and without, and found that those with higher social vulnerability index (SVI) scores were more likely…
The Food and Drug Administration has approved wearable devices like the Apple Watch to market health benefits, but experts caution that the data generated may not be useful for patients or doctors. One primary care physician shared a frustrating experience where she couldn’t access a patient’s continuous glucose monitor data for over an hour due…
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new resin for 3D printing intraocular devices, which have the potential to improve eye implants used in cataract and refractive surgeries. The 3D printed lenses could be customized to fit each patient’s needs, potentially leading to better vision correction and comfort. This innovation also promises…
Lack of detailed record-keeping in clinics and emergency departments may lead to inappropriate antibiotic use, according to new studies. Around 10% of children and 35% of adults prescribed antibiotics during office visits had no specific reason recorded. The issue is prevalent in adults in emergency departments and clinics with Medicaid or no insurance. Clinicians failing…
