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Mitotic counting is a crucial component of breast cancer diagnosis, but traditional methods are labor-intensive and error-prone. The introduction of AI in digital pathology has transformed the process by providing greater accuracy and efficiency. AI algorithms can standardize the identification of hotspots and automatically compute mitotic counts, reducing the workload of pathologists. However, for AI…
A vibrant ICGP training practice in Youghal is seeking a GP. Youghal is a seaside town with a growing population and economy, and is an easy commute from Cork, South Tipperary, and West Waterford. The practice offers excellent long term career prospects, competitive rates, indemnity, Medical Council and subscription payments, and five weeks annual leave…
Tuberculosis has a disproportionate impact on certain populations, including immigrants, ethnic minorities, and health care workers in the US. Despite efforts to eliminate the disease, over 13 million Americans have untreated latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). The disease is more prevalent in certain states and major cities, as well as among specific racial and ethnic groups….
COVID-19 is still a present concern, with notable surges in infection and mortality rates in the winter of 2023. A study showed that COVID-19 causes more extensive and long-lasting damage to the body than the seasonal flu, with higher risks of harm to various organ systems and higher risk of death following hospital admission. It…
Between 30% and 50% of cancer cases are preventable, and Feyi Ayodele, founder and CEO of CancerIQ, discusses how their offerings help healthcare organizations detect and prevent the acceleration of cancer in susceptible patients. CancerIQ integrates genomic medicine into routine care, automates preventive oncology processes, and expands access to genetic testing. Healthcare systems are using…
The increase in dog bites in California is becoming a public health issue, with more ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths due to dog bites. The rise in dog bites is attributed to the increased ownership of dogs during the pandemic, with poorly socialized puppies turning into adults and causing harm. The popularity of certain breeds,…
A study showed that cancer funding is disproportionately skewed, leaving many cancers with high mortality rates and those affecting Black patients underfunded. NCI and cancer-related nonprofit organizations donated $13.66 billion to cancer research between 2015 and 2018. Despite this, funding for breast cancer exceeded that of lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers combined. In addition, white…
The CEOs of Merck and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to testify before the Senate health committee voluntarily, avoiding a subpoena threat. This decision came after pressure from Bernie Sanders to discuss why drug prices in the United States are higher than in other countries. Sanders had planned to subpoena the CEOs, but they agreed…
A research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 64,565 pregnancies resulting from rape have occurred in 14 US states with total bans on abortion. The study suggests that rape survivors in these states have limited access to legal abortions, leading to many seeking self-managed abortions or having to travel long distances to…
