Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy. The study results have just been published in Scientific Reports.
Applying global lessons to protect abortion access in the United States
In the nearly two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the introduction of state laws and policies further restricting access to abortion care has made the legal and health care landscape even more challenging.
New combination therapy found effective against drug-sensitive and resistant tick-borne babesiosis
Drug-resistant babesiosis may respond to a novel combination therapy, researchers say. The treatment, which involves the antimalarial drug tafenoquine and the anti-fungal/anti-parasite drug atovaquone, may also provide immunity against future babesiosis infections. These findings were published on January 3 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease
Researchers from Mass General for Children (MGfC) and 13 other institutions have identified a strain of Bacteroides vulgatus that may protect the gut intestinal barrier against the break in tolerance that occurs when gluten is introduced into the diet of genetically at-risk children.
‘Disease in a dish’ model sheds light on the triggers for some forms of dementia
New understanding of a gene that is linked to some forms of dementia and other age-related diseases gives scientists fresh hope that action can be taken against these diseases long before the onset of symptoms.
Researchers find drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity reduce alcohol cravings
In social media posts on the community network Reddit, users reported reduced cravings for alcohol when taking drugs intended to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
A new platform to fast-track lifesaving brain research
An international team led by Australian researchers has developed a platform that could transform neuroimaging data analysis worldwide. The Neurodesk platform will enable scientists to accelerate research on conditions such as epilepsy, dementia, schizophrenia and traumatic brain injury by enabling faster processing and analysis of neuroimaging data.
REINSTATE MHENDE-PHIRI
IN the interest of fair play and justice, dismissed Registrar of Societies Thandiwe Mhende-Phiri must be reinstated without delay.
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Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?
Zita Magloire carefully adjusted a soft measuring tape across Kenadie Evans’ pregnant belly. Determining a baby’s size during a 28-week obstetrical visit is routine. But Magloire, a family physician trained in obstetrics, knows that finding the mother’s uterus and, thus, checking the baby, can be tricky for inexperienced doctors.
Psychologists face challenges of increased demand, patient severity
The ongoing mental health crisis is causing significant challenges for many psychologists as they grapple with both heightened demand and patients presenting with increasingly severe symptoms, according to the results of a survey released Dec. 5 by the American Psychological Association.