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Machine learning models in healthcare can be victims of their own success, researchers say

Models built on machine learning in health care can be victims of their own success, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine and the University of Michigan.

9 Oct 2023

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Unless urgent action is taken, the number of people who die from stroke globally is estimated to increase by 50% by 2050 to 9.7 million deaths per year, with annual costs as high as US$2.3 trillion possible, according to a new report on pragmatic solutions to reduce the global burden of stroke: a World Stroke Organization–Lancet Neurology Commission.

9 Oct 2023

Intermittent use of benzodiazepines linked with fewer side effects

More than 60 years after being introduced, doctors have uncovered the first reliable evidence to confirm the belief that taking benzodiazepines such as Valium and Ativan intermittently rather than continuously is associated with fewer side effects and reduced falls, hospitalizations and deaths.

9 Oct 2023

SNEB position paper highlights food and nutrition insecurity among college students

The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) holds its founded position that college students, especially those from underserved communities, are at risk for food and nutrition insecurity.

9 Oct 2023

UofL receives $16M to train more primary care physicians for underserved communities

The University of Louisville has received $16 million to help increase Kentuckians' access to health care, particularly in underserved rural and urban areas.

9 Oct 2023

Compound found to inhibit influenza virus replication by targeting host enzyme

How can the propagation of influenza viruses be stopped? For a new approach in the therapy of influenza infections, Prof. Hiroki Kato from the Institute of Cardiovascular Immunology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 of the University of Bonn receives an Open Philanthropy grant of 2.2 million US dollars.

9 Oct 2023

New forum launched to support behavioral research in laboratory animals

COST Action TEATIME have launched a new public forum for those wishing to delve deeper into scientific matters relating behavioral research in laboratory animals.

9 Oct 2023

McLean Hospital partners with Rippl Care to address mental health needs of seniors with dementia

To address a crisis of unmet mental health needs among seniors with dementia and their family caregivers amid a shortage of mental health providers with expertise treating this population, McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has entered into an agreement to offer strategic advisory services and professional education to Rippl Care.

9 Oct 2023

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease.

9 Oct 2023

Study compares effects of antidepressants with running exercises for depression and overall health

The first study to compare effects of antidepressants with running exercises for anxiety, depression and overall health shows that they have about the same benefits for mental health – but a 16-week course of running over the same period scores higher in terms of physical health improvement, whereas antidepressants lead to a slightly worse physical condition, as has been suggested by previous studies.

9 Oct 2023

UH's SUSTAIN Center makes lasting impact in the fight against HIV epidemic in Southern U.S.

The SUSTAIN Wellbeing COMPASS Coordinating Center of the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work has made a lasting impact in the fight against the HIV epidemic in the Southern U.S. over the past five years, particularly for Black and Latinx-led organizations.

9 Oct 2023

Study finds unequal access to high-quality parks in Philadelphia

In urban areas throughout the United States, it is imperative for all communities to have equal access to high quality parks.

9 Oct 2023

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

Precision medicine for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for Diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

WHO experts recommend the use of Takeda's dengue vaccine QDENGA

Takeda today announced that the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization shared recommendations for use of QDENGA® (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine [Live, Attenuated]) (TAK-003).

9 Oct 2023

Study: 60% of UK adults struggle to talk about health concerns with their doctors

Leading telehealth provider, Asda Online Doctor, conducted a nationwide survey to gauge public perceptions and usage of AI in relation to medical issues. The results revealed a concerning trend, with a staggering 60% of respondents admitting that they struggle to talk about their health concerns with doctors, and more than half do not turn to a doctor first when seeking medical advice.

9 Oct 2023

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Everyday skin problems could have a more sinister cause, warns a blood testing expert. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking plaster. However, they are also little-known symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

UK's first-of-its-kind total-body PET imaging platform could enhance quality and speed of drug discovery

A partnership between Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Innovate UK will deliver scientific breakthroughs with the launch of the UK's first-of-its-kind national total-body positron emission tomography (PET) imaging platform for drug discovery

9 Oct 2023

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Machine learning models in healthcare can be victims of their own success, researchers say

New report forecasts growing health and economic impacts from stroke between 2020 and 2050

Intermittent use of benzodiazepines linked with fewer side effects

SNEB position paper highlights food and nutrition insecurity among college students

UofL receives $16M to train more primary care physicians for underserved communities

Compound found to inhibit influenza virus replication by targeting host enzyme

New forum launched to support behavioral research in laboratory animals

McLean Hospital partners with Rippl Care to address mental health needs of seniors with dementia

Study reveals how psychological burden compounds the physical impact of living with skin disease

Study compares effects of antidepressants with running exercises for depression and overall health

UH's SUSTAIN Center makes lasting impact in the fight against HIV epidemic in Southern U.S.

Study finds unequal access to high-quality parks in Philadelphia

International report paves way for precision diabetes medicine breakthrough

WHO experts recommend the use of Takeda's dengue vaccine QDENGA

Study: 60% of UK adults struggle to talk about health concerns with their doctors

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

UK's first-of-its-kind total-body PET imaging platform could enhance quality and speed of drug discovery

COVID-19's ripple effect: South African TB diagnostics take a hit

Neonatal ICU mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the prevalent Staphylococcus strain

Integrated care can improve outcomes for people with HIV and NCDs in Africa

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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