Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients
A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment.
Senolytic agents show promise in mouse model of pelvic organ prolapse
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 19 on September 26, 2024, entitled, "Use of the senolytics dasatinib and quercetin for prevention of pelvic organ prolapse in a mouse animal model."
New drug shows promise for motor neurone disease treatment
A pioneering study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by researchers at Durham University has revealed promising results for a new treatment targeting motor neurone disease (MND).
MRI can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects, new research indicates.
AI can diagnose corneal infections just like an ophthalmologist
AI technology is on the verge of transforming eye care by aiding in the diagnosis of infectious keratitis, a major cause of corneal blindness, with accuracy comparable to eye specialists.
AI models match ophthalmologists in diagnosing infectious keratitis
Eye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide, as a new study finds that deep learning models showed similar levels of accuracy in identifying infection.
AI Detects Multiple Cancers With High Accuracy
Harvard Medical School unveils an AI digital pathology tool that outperforms state-of-the-art deep learning methods, detecting multiple cancer types with up to 96 percent accuracy.
AI eye to eye with ophthalmologists in diagnosing corneal infections, study finds
Eye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide, as a new study finds that deep learning models showed similar levels of accuracy in identifying infection.
Emory researchers discover enzyme to combat IgG-mediated disorders
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies block communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles.
MRI can save rectal cancer patients from surgery, study suggests
MRI can predict the risk of rectal cancer reccurring or spreading for patients who have undergone chemotherapy and radiation, new research indicates.
New PET scan effectively detects benign insulinomas in the pancreas
A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to research led by Radboud university medical center.
Genetic variant identified as potential predictor for severe ulcerative colitis
The HLA-DRB1*01:03 genetic variant is associated with severe ulcerative colitis, significantly raising the risk of major surgeries and hospitalizations.
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