Cart is empty Similar postinsertion complication and technical survival rates are seen with single- and double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods for peritoneal dialysis, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Renal Failure.
President Hichilema lauds peaceful by-elections as Tonse Alliance rejects results over alleged malpractices
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has applauded the people of Kawambwa, Kawama Ward, and Lilondo Ward for their peaceful conduct during the recent by- elections. However, Tonse Alliance has rejected the election results, citing alleged electoral malpractice. In a statement issued by State House chief communications specialist Clayson Hamasaka, President is particularly delighted with the people of […]
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Security wings warn against unauthorised military regalia.
SECURITY wings have warned against the unauthorised wearing or military regalia or attire that resembles it. The Zambia Defence force and all law enforcement have since resolved that anyone found wearing the same will be subjected to the full force of the law. In a joint statement, the Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said […]
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AI model achieves high accuracy in skin cancer detection
Led by Aliyu Tetengi Ibrahim and his team at Ahmadu Bello University, a study published in Data Science and Management on November 2, 2024, introduces an innovative AI model that could revolutionize the way dermatologists detect skin cancer.
Early detection model for pancreatic necrosis improves patient outcomes
A new prediction model for infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) offers a groundbreaking approach to improving patient outcomes. Developed by a team of researchers across eight Chinese hospitals, the model harnesses five early clinical indicators—respiratory rate, temperature, serum glucose, calcium, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)—to identify high-risk patients within 24 hours of hospital admission.
Older age linked to increased complications after breast reconstruction
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Studies address what constitutes patience, and impatience, and the factors that determine them
Patience—like its corollary impatience—has always been a sort of “I know it when I see it” concept. And that didn’t sit well with UC Riverside psychology researcher Kate Sweeny.
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.
Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects about 400 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of serious illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and stroke. Beyond these physical impacts, AUD profoundly disrupts brain functions critical for learning, memory and adaptability—key elements of cognitive flexibility.
AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care
Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors’ notes in electronic medical records and detect trends, providing information that physicians and researchers hope will improve care.