Indian medical imaging AI company InMed AI has launched a new AI-powered tool, Neuroshield CT TBI, for screening traumatic brain injuries. This tool can detect intracranial haemorrhage, fractures, and midline shift on brain CT images, alerting clinicians to critical findings. In-Med recently received FDA clearance for its NeuroShield brain analysis software. Qure.ai’s AI-enabled tuberculosis solution,…
In June 2022, Angela Collier, who was 13 weeks pregnant and experiencing complications, was arrested instead of receiving medical care due to outstanding warrants. Her experience sheds light on the lack of oversight and federal standards for reproductive care for pregnant women in the criminal justice system. Pregnant women in jails often face inadequate access…
Primary care providers spend more time on electronic health record documentation compared to allergy and immunology providers before and after the pandemic. Despite the implementation of telemedicine, the number of messages managed by both types of providers remained consistent. A study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting compared the…
Colorado has taken the lead in controlling prescription drug costs by setting a payment limit for the arthritis drug Enbrel, which costs insurers an average of $46,772 per patient per year. This move may signal a new era of state governments actively working to control the rising costs of prescription medications. While the state board…
Nancy Patricia Cruikshank met her husband, Ken McLean, in university and struggled with tuberculosis, losing a year of study. Her father, Robert, was a bacteriology professor who encouraged her to try new drug combinations for treatment. Nancy recovered and worked as a locum GP before focusing on raising her family. She later returned to work…
A recent study investigated the nutritional content of more than 700 plant-based foods available in Australian supermarkets, including burgers, sausages, mince, milk, cheese, yogurt, legumes, and tofu. The study found that some products are high in salt or saturated fat, making them less healthy options. Plant-based meats were found to be particularly high in sodium….
New research from Cornell University challenges the belief that a newborn’s immune system is just an immature version of an adult’s. The study shows that newborn T cells actually outperform adult T cells in fighting off infections. Newborn T cells are part of the innate arm of the immune system, responding rapidly to various pathogens….
Caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia face heavy demands on their well-being, personal life, and finances. Education about schizophrenia and caregiving is crucial for caregivers to better understand the condition and access support. Seeking help from family and friends can provide valuable assistance, although consistency may be a challenge. Joining a caregiver support group can offer…
A federal judge has rejected a plea to restore the scores of 832 medical graduates from Nepal suspected of cheating on the US Medical Licensing Exam. The judge cited public safety as the main concern, stating that allowing potentially unqualified individuals to practice medicine would be dangerous. The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) found…
Prolonged exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) is linked to an increased risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases in older adults. A study led by Harvard researchers found that reducing PM2.5 levels from the current national average to below the World Health Organization’s standard could decrease cardiovascular hospitalizations by 15%. The Environmental Protection Agency’s…
