Cart is empty Scientists in the East of England have developed a way of using artificial intelligence to check for skin cancer, with the AI tool outperforming existing methods in a new study.
Financial incentives encourage healthy behavior—why aren’t they used more often?
Move more, quit smoking, lose weight: great resolutions, hard to keep. But does it get easier if there is a financial incentive in return? According to research by Radboud University and others, it can be an effective tool, although there are still some obstacles. They presented their findings this week in Economisch Statistische Berichten (ESB).
Imaging study reveals microglia’s crucial role in preventing axonal degeneration following spinal cord injury
A collaborative effort between engineers and biologists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has uncovered a neuroprotective mechanism in spinal cord injury (SCI), shedding new light on therapeutic approaches to potentially benefit millions of patients worldwide.
Study on addiction trends in the US indicates growing disparities in substance use disorders mortality
A newly published study by Akshaya Bhagavathula, NDSU associate professor of epidemiology, highlights the growing disparities in substance use disorders (SUD) mortality in the United States.
Large-scale human study finds Ozempic (or similar medications) may reduce opioid overdose risk by 40%
A study published in the journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than people with OUD and AUD who do not take Ozempic or similar medications.
Less sodium in fast foods could cut heart disease risk for New Zealanders
New Zealand adults are eating, on average, far more salt daily than international recommendations; however, takeaways frequently do not display salt content.
Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to disordered eating behavior
Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In particular, psychological distress increased the long-term risk of disordered eating behavior. This finding is highlighted in a study by the University of Oulu and ODL Sports Clinic.
Neuroscientists discover a mechanism that can reactivate dormant neural stem cells
An international team of neuroscientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, have uncovered a mechanism that controls the reactivation of neural stem cells, which are crucial for repairing and regenerating brain cells.
Pediatric health care facilities need more staff dedicated to infection prevention, say researchers
A paper published in the American Journal of Infection Control describes efforts at a major children’s hospital to assess and fulfill its staffing needs for infection prevention and control, highlighting the challenges of allocating sufficient resources to this important role.
1,100 mpox deaths recorded across Africa: CDC
Some 1,100 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union’s health agency said Thursday, warning that the epidemic was “going out of control” without further action.