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Deep learning provides a better estimate of breast cancer risk

Compared with commonly used clinical risk factors, a sophisticated type of artificial intelligence (AI) called deep learning does a better job distinguishing between the mammograms of women who will later develop breast cancer and those who will not, according to a new study in the journal Radiology.

7 Sep 2021

Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions and mutations on COVID-19 resurgence

A recent study addresses the effects of controlling non-pharmaceutical interventions to develop a deeper understanding of their influence on the resurgence of COVID-19.

7 Sep 2021

HKBU scientists find significant link between PM2.5 exposure and neurological disorders

A comprehensive, systematic meta-analysis conducted by HKBU scientists found a significant association between exposure to PM2.5, i.e., fine particulates with equivalent diameters of less than 2.5 microns suspended in the air, and neurological disorders.

7 Sep 2021

High COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Israeli HCP

A study aimed to evaluate the VE against SARS-CoV-2 infection by carrying out a prospective cohort study that included healthcare personnel (HCP) in six hospitals in Israel.

7 Sep 2021

Delta and low vaccination rates projected to cause COVID-19 resurgence in United States

In a new medRxiv* preprint study, a team of researchers led by Cécile Viboud of the National Institute of Health analyzed different models predicting the course of the pandemic in the United States for the rest of 2021.

7 Sep 2021

Implications of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with lymphoid malignancies

In a recent study, scientists attempt to understand persistent COVID-19 and its implications in patients with hematologic malignancies.

6 Sep 2021

Simple, non-invasive tool obviates unnecessary surgery in patients with colorectal cancer

A blood RNA test predicts whether residual tumour cells remain in early-stage colon cancer patients and obviates unnecessary surgery.

6 Sep 2021

COVID-19 presents a higher risk of blood clots than vaccination

The current study found that people were at a slightly higher than normal risk of blood clots after receiving Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines.

6 Sep 2021

Post-exposure prophylaxis with monoclonal antibodies may reduce health system burden in the US

In a study conducted at the University of Washington, USA, the researchers assert that post-exposure prophylaxis with monoclonal antibodies could improve the clinical outcomes and health system costs regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

6 Sep 2021

Hypopituitarism and COVID-19 – exploring a possible bidirectional relationship?

In a recent study published in Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, the researchers discuss the extra-pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19.

5 Sep 2021

Sepsis during pregnancy linked to higher odds of complications surrounding childbirth

Individuals who are hospitalized during pregnancy due to sepsis have higher odds of complications surrounding childbirth, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

4 Sep 2021

Weill Cornell receives NIH support to advance TB research

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in history and one of the few that naturally infects only humans.

4 Sep 2021

Higher daily step count reduces mortality in middle-aged adults

Study shows that daily steps are associated with mortality from coronary artery disease in young adults.

3 Sep 2021

Income, race, and ethnical-mediated inequities in COVID-19 vaccination across major US cities

Differences in vaccination rates across the 9 biggest US cities associated with race, ethnicity, and income levels.

3 Sep 2021

Stem-like T cells within certain lymph nodes could be natural cancer fighters, study shows

In a new study by Yale Cancer Center, researchers show stem-like T cells within certain lymph nodes could be natural cancer fighters.

3 Sep 2021

People who received two vaccine doses have lower odds of experiencing long COVID

People who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after one or two vaccine doses had significantly lower odds of severe disease or hospitalization than unvaccinated people, according to a large-scale study investigating COVID-19 breakthrough infections published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal.

2 Sep 2021

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Deep learning provides a better estimate of breast cancer risk

Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions and mutations on COVID-19 resurgence

HKBU scientists find significant link between PM2.5 exposure and neurological disorders

High COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Israeli HCP

Delta and low vaccination rates projected to cause COVID-19 resurgence in United States

Implications of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with lymphoid malignancies

Simple, non-invasive tool obviates unnecessary surgery in patients with colorectal cancer

COVID-19 presents a higher risk of blood clots than vaccination

Post-exposure prophylaxis with monoclonal antibodies may reduce health system burden in the US

Hypopituitarism and COVID-19 – exploring a possible bidirectional relationship?

Sepsis during pregnancy linked to higher odds of complications surrounding childbirth

Weill Cornell receives NIH support to advance TB research

Higher daily step count reduces mortality in middle-aged adults

Income, race, and ethnical-mediated inequities in COVID-19 vaccination across major US cities

Stem-like T cells within certain lymph nodes could be natural cancer fighters, study shows

People who received two vaccine doses have lower odds of experiencing long COVID

Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution may be linked to higher mortality

Should pregnant women be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Climate and COVID-19 spread

Risk of COVID-19 transmission from animals to older adults

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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