Machine learning has the potential to vastly advance medical imaging, particularly computerized tomography (CT) scanning, by reducing radiation exposure and […]
DNA tests for patients move closer with genome analysis advance
Diseases caused by genetic changes could be detected more readily thanks to an advance in DNA analysis software. The development […]
Huntington drug successfully lowers levels of disease-causing protein, study shows
An international clinical trial has found that a new drug for Huntington disease is safe, and that treatment with the […]
Machine-learning system used to diagnose genetic diseases: Automation yields faster test results to inform personalized medical care
San Diego-Researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) have utilized a machine-learning process and clinical natural language processing […]
Itchy skin affects the health and quality of life of many patients with kidney disease
New research reveals that pruritus, or itchy skin, affects a substantial percentage of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The […]
Computer program predicts risk of deadly irregular heart beats: Predictive program projected to save lives and reduce unnecessary surgeries
Combining a wealth of information derived from previous studies with data from more than 500 patients, an international team led […]
How watching TV and movies helps people with attachment issues: Fiction allows some to enjoy relationships vicariously
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to […]
Generic advice doesn’t help patients drop pounds: Patients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study finds
When it comes to losing weight, doctors’ messages to their patients can make a powerful difference, according to new research […]
Google research shows how AI can make ophthalmologists more effective: Study shows that together, AI and physicians can improve eye care
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, diagnosing disease faster and potentially with greater accuracy than physicians, some have suggested that […]
Partial oral antibiotic therapy safe and effective in infectious endocarditis: Long-term follow-up finds fewer deaths and complications than with IV treatment
Patients with an infection of the inner lining on the left side of the heart (endocarditis) who were switched from […]