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Researchers developed the MONET foundation model to connect medical images to text based on medically relevant ideas, aiding in medical AI development. They collected over 100,000 dermatology image-text pairs to train MONET to identify various concepts in dermatological images. MONET’s concept annotation capabilities were evaluated by comparing its performance to other models and used for…
Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were treated with diosmin, a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits. The treatment resulted in reduced swelling of the knee and leg, as well as lower pain scores during motion. The treatment did not increase short-term complications. Swelling and pain scores at rest were not significantly different between the…
Dr Rosalind Eggo, an Associate Professor at LSHTM, has been awarded over £1.9 million in funding to research health disparities and associated infectious disease burden across England. Health disparities are preventable differences in health outcomes based on factors like income, ethnicity, education, age, gender, or disability. The research will analyze health records for over 20…
Oscoda, Michigan is the first community where harmful PFAS chemicals were found contaminating water caused by a nearby military installation. The Air Force has taken some steps to contain the chemicals, but cleanup efforts are costly and complex. PFAS chemicals have been linked to harmful health conditions such as cancer, and communities with PFAS-contaminated water…
The FDA has approved iloprost injection for treating severe frostbite in adults to reduce the risk of amputation. A randomized trial showed that iloprost alone had a 0% risk of amputation based on bone scans, compared to 60% with buflomedil on day 7. The most common adverse events with iloprost are headache, flushing, heart palpitations,…
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that cardiorespiratory fitness is lower in children with type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 55 studies, which showed that children with type 2 diabetes had lower cardiorespiratory fitness levels compared to those without diabetes. Children with type…
Vision is a complex process in the brain, decoded by the combination of different wavelengths of light. Photoreceptors in the retina convert light into electrical impulses. The electrical nerve impulses are then transmitted to ganglion cells in the retina and subsequently to the visual cortex in the brain, which processes this neural activity into a…
The European Union is implementing stricter regulations for the use of artificial intelligence. The proposed AI Act aims to ensure AI safety while respecting basic rights and democracy. The legislation will apply to large AI companies and includes protective measures, restrictions on biometric identification systems, and bans on social scoring and certain AI technologies. There…
Freelance journalist Katharine Lang investigates the neurological impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting symptoms such as brain fog, loss of smell, and cognitive dysfunction. Studies show that these effects can persist in both severe and mild cases of Covid-19, with older individuals and those with pre-existing neurological disorders at higher risk. The exact mechanism behind these…
