Although investigators have made strides in detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease using high-quality brain imaging tests collected as part of research studies, a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently developed an accurate method for detection that relies on routinely collected clinical brain images. The advance could lead to more accurate diagnoses.
AI used to predict future flares of ulcerative colitis activity
Ulcerative colitis assessment could be improved after new research shows that an artificial intelligence model could predict flare-ups and complications after reading biopsies.
Eating healthy is the key to keeping pounds off
Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey. After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating and other lifestyle changes that will keep off the pounds.
Two bird flu cases in Cambodia did not spread person-to-person
Two cases of bird flu in Cambodia, in a girl and her father, were not spread from one to the other.
Zambezi Magic keeps the entertainment rolling with new seasons of Mpali and Shi Mumbi
Mpali lovers should gear up for 260 brand new episodes of the acclaimed daily drama when season 6 premieres on Zambezi Magic on Thursday 2 March at 20:30. The same night that sees the return of the fan favorite and hilarious comedy Shi Mumbi, premiering at 21:30 While Nguzu has expanded his kin and its […]
Kitwe man arrested for stealing two pairs of shoes
A man of Kitwe has been apprehended for stealing two pairs of men’s shoes valued at K1,145 from a Mud outlet. Charles Mulenga 25 of Chamboli township is accused of stealing the shoes. The incident happened around 14:00 hours along Matuka avenue in Kitwe’s town center. Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said Charles went […]
23-year-old Zambian drowns during fishing expedition in Mozambique
A 23-year-old man of Luangwa district has died during a fishing expedition while with his brother in Mozambique. Happy Makate is believed to have drowned in Mozambique at Mitiminyola fishing camp after a hippo hit a boat he and his brother Edwin Makate were in. Fortunately, his brother managed to swim to safety after the […]
Spark and smoke cause panic at Ministry of Finance
THERE was panic yesterday at the Ministry of Finance and National Planning after an electrical spark and smoke resulted in evacuation of the staff. However, the event fortunately did not lead to any loss of life or injury and the event has since been placed under investigations. According to observation by the Ministry maintenance staff, […]
Scientists find that people use emoji to hide, as well as show, their feelings
Have you ever received an unwanted gift and still said ‘thank you’? This choice to hide a negative emotion is a display rule—one of many which define socially appropriate responses to emotions. Although display rules can promote interpersonal harmony, they can also have negative consequences for the person choosing to change how they express emotions.
Florida Man Dies After Rinsing Sinuses With Tap Water: Here’s What Happened
The man contracted a brain-eating infection from the contaminated water.