by Medical University of Vienna Primary diagnostic trial aim. Credit: The Lancet Digital Health (2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00130-9Artificial intelligence (AI) is already widely used in medical diagnostics. An Austrian-Australian research team led by dermatologist Harald Kittler from MedUni Vienna has investigated the extent to which diagnosis and therapy of pigmented skin lesions benefit from it in a...
By Paul McClure October 23, 2023 Using a plant-based hydrogel, researchers have created navigable, shape-changing small-scale robots Waterloo Engineering/University of WaterlooResearchers have developed a plant-based hydrogel to create shape-changing, navigable small-scale robots with potential applications in biomedicine, including conducting medical procedures such as biopsies and delivering therapeutic cargo to cells and tissues. Unlike rigid microrobots, soft...
By Michael Irving October 23, 2023 A diabetes-delaying drug has shown promise in a new clinical trialDepositphotosA phase 3 clinical trial has shown that a drug called teplizumab can slow down progression of type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers with a recent diagnosis. The trial’s success could help expand the options for patients and relieve...
by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic Electron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the cause of fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can’t contract...
by Karolinska Institutet Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMaria Creignou from the Hematology Unit (HERM) at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) is defending her thesis: “Improving prognostication for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes” on 27 October 2023. Her main supervisor is Professor Eva Hellström Lindberg (MedH). What is the main focus of your thesis?My thesis is about a...
Case represents first use of TMS to treat post-stroke cerebellar ataxia Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES HEALTH SCIENCES In a new case report, researchers at UCLA Health describe promising results using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the management of post-stroke cerebellar ataxia, a debilitating condition marked by impaired coordination and balance....
The finding from scientists at The University of Toledo opens new doors in the pursuit of harnessing our body’s own microbiome to regulate blood pressure Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO DR. BINA JOE, A DISTINGUISHED UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY IN THE UTOLEDO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND LIFE SCIENCES,...
Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Peer reviewed – randomised controlled trial – humans Automated insulin delivery should be rolled out to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes – according to researchers at the University of East Anglia. The technology – known as ‘hybrid closed-loop technology’ – gives insulin doses as informed by a smartphone...
Dogs have different digestive systems than humans. Some foods that are safe for people may or may not be harmful to dogs. This article looks at several foods that are safe for dogs to eat, and which ones they should avoid. It is important to remember that this will depend on each dog. Which human...
Some people suggest home remedies to help get rid of gallstones or manage symptoms. Examples include a gallbladder cleanse, dandelion, and milk thistle. However, more research is necessary. There are two types of gallstones: cholesterol gallstones and calcium bilirubinate gallstones. Cholesterol gallstones primarily consist of undissolved cholesterol. Calcium bilirubinate gallstones consist of excess bilirubin, which...
