A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Lund University in Sweden.
Clinical trial shows oral semaglutide vastly reduces heart attacks, strokes in people with type 2 diabetes
Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, have gained recent attention for their effectiveness against weight gain, high blood sugar, and even alcohol cravings.
AI dental assistant reads X-rays with near-perfect accuracy
The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%.
Does reducing cortisol really resolve health problems?
Spend a few minutes scrolling social media and you’ll likely come across videos about cortisol.
Cold plunges enhance cellular stress response in young males, study finds
A new study conducted at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research lab (HEPRU) at the University of Ottawa has unveiled significant findings on the effects of cold water acclimation on autophagic (the cells’ recycling system, which promotes cellular health) and apoptotic (the programmed cell death that gets rid of damaged cells) responses in young males.
Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it, too.
Helping patients with gastroesophageal cancer avoid unnecessary chemotherapy
A Peter Mac-led international clinical trial has found a way to personalize treatment for gastroesophageal cancer, identifying patients who could avoid further intensive rounds of chemotherapy while they recover from surgery. Each year more than 1,700 Australians are diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer, which has a five-year survival rate of less than 25%.
Gen AI’s potential to transform global medical care—and the ‘tension between the perfect and good’
When it comes to widespread global health problems, ChatGPT and its like may not be the first solution that comes to your mind.
Electronic provider alerts improve treatment rates of valvular heart disease
A new method of alerting clinical care providers holds promise for increasing treatment and improving survival for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), a valvular heart condition that can be deadly when left untreated.
Mentoring for a successful maternity leave and return to work
Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work—and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research.