Cart is empty A study of ChatGPT found the artificial intelligence tool answered less than half of the test questions correctly from a study resource commonly used by physicians when preparing for board certification in ophthalmology.
Researchers identify lethal molecular alterations after current therapies fail patients with metastatic melanoma
In a new translational study from UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers analyzed genetic changes in the organs of recently deceased patients to understand how metastatic cutaneous melanoma spreads in those who had initially benefited from precision therapies. Results are published online ahead of print in Nature Medicine.
COVID-19 pandemic traumatized physicians working in hospitals and private practices, says study
The COVID-19 pandemic entailed exceptional circumstances posing major challenges to the majority of people. Here, health care workers were particularly concerned. A relevant question was: Were physicians able to overcome these extreme stress situations in their professional lives? Or was their mental health afflicted?
Unicaf University to host an Open Lecture on “Sustainable Funding for Youth Empowerment in Zambia”
Unicaf University is hosting an Open Lecture on “Sustainable Funding for Youth Empowerment in Zambia” on May 4th, 2023. The event will feature Mr Milimo Ngululu, Director of Finance at Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC), who will share insights on how CEEC is creating sustainable funding for youth empowerment initiatives in Zambia. The purpose of […]
Sneaking past the blood-brain barrier to usher in the age of gene therapy for neurodegenerative disease
In a paper titled “BBB opening with focused ultrasound in nonhuman primates and Parkinson’s disease patients: Targeted AAV vector delivery and PET imaging,” published in Science Advances, researchers led by the University CEU-San Pablo in Spain report on a method of safely traversing the blood-brain barrier.
We’re using less energy when we rest than we did 30 years ago, study reveals
A new study published April 26 in Nature Metabolism and led by scientists from the University of Aberdeen has shown that the amount of energy we expend while resting has declined. A Research Briefing on their work was published in the same journal issue.
Changes in father’s sperm linked to autistic traits in their children, small preliminary study suggests
Among families with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Johns Hopkins University researchers say they have found a link between chemical “marks” on DNA in the sperm of fathers and autistic traits in their 3-year-old children.
Study explores ways to increase diversity in medical residency programs
Leading national organizations focused on graduate medical education assert that losing the diversity gap is critical to ensure equity in medical education and health care quality. Nevertheless, evidence-based strategies and best practices to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the biomedical workforce remain poorly understood and underused.
‘Got polio?’ messaging is a successful campaign, but creates false sense of security
“Got Polio? Me neither. Thanks, Science.” Messages like this are used in memes, posters, T-shirts and even some billboards to promote routine vaccinations. As this catchy statement reminds people of once-feared diseases of the past, it—perhaps unintentionally—conveys the message that polio has been relegated to the history books.
Former Defence PS arrested for allegedly issuing tribal remarks
FORMER Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale has been arrested for allegedly issuing tribal remarks against the Bemba speaking people. Mr Mwale is alleged to have published hateful speech which he posted on social media in January this year. He has since been charged for the offence of Expressing Hatred, Ridicule or Contempt for […]