A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body. The development of a novel fabrication process to create aligned nanofiber hydrogels could offer new possibilities for…
When medical professionals Jennifer and Daniel Suders were at a pool in Florida, they witnessed a young boy drowning. They immediately sprang into action, performing CPR and ultimately saving the boy’s life. The boy made a full recovery, and the family was incredibly grateful. Jennifer and Daniel reflect on how the experience reminded them of…
The article provides an analysis of the Cerner and Epic EMR healthcare software platforms, outlining their features, pros and cons, and pricing. Cerner EMR, owned by Oracle, offers an adaptable, integrated solution for healthcare organizations, catering to various specialties and providing valuable resources for patient care. However, it may have navigation issues and limited capabilities…
A study from the University of Sydney found that most menu items on online food delivery platforms in Australia lack nutritional information, hindering consumers’ ability to make healthy choices. The study revealed that less than 6% of menus had complete kilojoule labeling, with inconsistencies between different outlets and delivery services. The findings highlight the need…
El uso de inteligencia artificial (IA) para analizar mamografías es una tendencia en la práctica clínica de rutina, pero su valor y costo adicional para los pacientes no están claros. Un estudio de RadNet mostró mejoras en la detección de cánceres con el uso de IA, pero su efectividad en EE. UU. aún no está…
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Cancer is still a leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 20 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Immunotherapy has shown promise in treating previously untreatable cancers, but faces challenges. A key challenge is the lack of accurate preclinical models that mimic human immunity. To address this, the COST Action IMMUNO-model…
Artificial intelligence (AI) in dermatology is gaining popularity for assessing, diagnosing, and treating skin conditions. However, a recent analysis of studies in the International Journal of Dermatology found shortcomings when AI is applied to skin of color (SOC). Challenges include underrepresentation of SOC in datasets, image quality issues, and lack of standardization. Current AI programs…
Demetia levels here set to reach 140,000 by 2050 How people manage their money may be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias up to four years earlier, new research has found. The Irish study found that 71 per cent of people clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are identified four years in advance when…
