In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). “Chest radiography is a common diagnostic tool, but significant training and experience is required
Deep inside our cells— each one complete with an identical set of genes— a molecular machine known as PRC2 plays a critical role in determining which cells become heart cells, vs. brain or muscle or skin cells. When the machine is missing or broken, normal fetal development can’t occur. If it’s mutated, cells can grow
Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) comprise physical and mood-related symptoms that occur repeatedly in association with the premenstrual phase of the female reproductive cycle. Though they are known to reduce the quality of life of affected women and are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and intentions and hypertension, not much else is known about
When you hear the term morning routine, what do you think of? For me, it conjures the image of a conventionally attractive woman who wakes up smiling, calmly removing her sleep mask before tapping the ‘off’ button on her actual alarm clock. She gracefully leaves her bed and instantly remakes it, perfectly folding her white
Reviewed Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that are among the body's first line of defense against infection. In addition to killing harmful microorganisms, macrophages typically can initiate a response against tumors. However, macrophages, like other cells, can enter a state called senescence, which is linked to aging, disease and multiple physiological problems.
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A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the “keto diet,” which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose. The strategy fell out of favor
Liver disease: Doctor discusses causes and symptoms When it comes to diseases the sooner you spot the symptoms the sooner you are able to seek the appropriate support and treatment. Fatty liver disease is one such disease for which an early diagnosis could be potentially life saving. As the name suggests, it is caused by
The Ministry of Health of Slovakia, in cooperation with the Slovak Society of Pathologists, organized a Presentation Day of Digital Pathology Solutions at Comenius University in Bratislava. The organizers invited the TOP providers in the field of digital pathology to present the most modern solutions in Slovakia. After competitors’ presentations, 3DHISTECH & Sysmex were proud to take
DR ELLILE CANNNON: My GP is refusing to test my son for prostate cancer – is this right? My 50-year-old stepson has twice requested a PSA test from his GP to check for prostate cancer, but has been turned down. Both his father and paternal grandfather had the disease. He has no symptoms, but neither
NHS watchdog considers anti hair loss pill to combat alopecia, which affects celebrities such as Jada Pinkett Smith, offering hope to 100,000 people Last week European drugs regulators approved daily anti hair loss pill The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are assessing the drug Adults and teens with the severe hair loss condition
A job that’s demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man’s heart health, a large new study suggests. The study, of nearly 6,500 white-collar workers, found that men who habitually felt stressed on the job had up to double the risk of developing heart disease as their peers who were
1. ALL is rare and has a collection of persistent symptoms 2. Children diagnosed with ALL have well-researched options for precision care The type of lymphocytes involved—B cells or T cells. The specific genetic changes present in the child’s leukemia cells. The child’s age. Lab test results, such as the number of white blood cells
A recent study published in The BMJ revealed how doctors’ lives were impacted by treating patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Kelly Fearnley, a doctor who first joined the surgical ward at Broadford Royal Infirmary, was deployed on one of the COVID-19 wards opened as the second COVID-19 wave began. The doctor expected filtering face
Reviewed While most individuals impacted by COVID-19 experience milder symptoms and recover within a few weeks, the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to pose a significant health challenge. Some of those affected may progress to develop more severe illness and pneumonia, often resulting in a more unfavorable prognosis. Although protocols have been
NHS crisis sees 1MILLION extra patients turn to A&E departments in last year – with strikes, backlogs and difficulties accessing GPs blamed There were 25m A&E attendances in England in 2022/23, up 4% from last year READ MORE: I’m a cancer patient who thinks it’s a scandal that doctors can strike One million more patients
Big banks predict junk food giants to lose BILLIONS over next decade as Wegovy and Ozempic sap nation’s sweet tooth Two-thirds of people on weight-loss drugs ate fewer cookies and salty snacks Brands at risk of losing business include Oreo, Taco Bell, Burger King and Jell-O READ MORE: The good, the bad, the ugly of
TOPLINE: Individualized stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) based on lung tumor volume, location, and histology yielded high local control and low toxic effects, according to findings from a phase 2 study. METHODOLOGY: SABR is commonly used to treat lung tumors but can come with severe toxicities. Researchers conducted a single-arm, nonrandomized phase 2 trial, involving 217
Scientists have known for decades that pregnancy requires a mother’s body to adjust so that her immune system does not attack the growing fetus as if it were a hostile foreign invader. Yet despite learning a great deal more about the immunology of pregnancy in recent years, a new study shows that the cellular cross-talk
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