Retinal degeneration, in which the light-sensitive photoreceptors in the eye deteriorate and lose function, is a major cause of blindness worldwide. But even though the retinal cells have lost sensitivity to light, the neural circuits connected to the brain are often well preserved. This provides an opportunity to restore vision by bypassing the damaged photoreceptors […]
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Artificial intelligence in radiology? Do we need as many radiologists in the future?
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have led to speculation that AI might one day replace human radiologists. Researchers have developed deep learning neural networks that can identify pathologies in radiological images such as bone fractures and potentially cancerous lesions, in some cases more reliably than an average radiologist. For the most part, though, the best […]
The Increasing Use Of Artificial intelligence (AI) In The Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry is set to greatly benefit from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), due to its wide range of applications. Sydney Tierney discusses how machine learning can enhance marketing, manufacturing and drug trials. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied to nearly every aspect of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, to enhance data processing. […]
Reduced kidney function correlates with increased sudden cardiac death risk
Reduced kidney function may increase the risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the general population, independent of other important SCD risk factors, according to a recent report. “Even mildly to moderately reduced kidney function is associated with an increased risk of SCD, providing possibilities for improving screening and prediction models for SCD in the […]
Thyroid Eye Disease: How A Novel Therapy May Change The Treatment Paradigm
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a complex, debilitating autoimmune disease that causes orbital inflammation and tissue remodeling, leading to proptosis, diplopia, and even vision loss in severe cases. TED can cause facial disfigurement and severely impact the patient’s quality of life. Although the course of TED was established more than 60 years ago, effective treatments […]
Japanese encephalitis virus is spreading in Australia
The deadly mosquito-borne virus, Japanese encephalitis, is sweeping across Australia, where the youngest patient is four months old. Eighteen people have been infected, so far. Two men have died. Japanese encephalitis is a disease of the brain. Severe cases are rare and experts have said that fewer than 1% of people who contract the mosquito-borne […]
Longer Sleep Periods May Help Prevent Development of Obesity
Conventional wisdom used to be that one’s weight is determined purely by nutrition and activity level. However, we now understand body weight to be more than simply a function of behavior. Genetics, socioeconomic status, community environment, stress, and overall health all play a role in one’s weight. Additionally, how well or poorly you sleep can […]
Midlife chronic conditions (multimorbidity) linked to increased dementia risk later in life
A large study of UK adults has found that having two or more chronic conditions (multimorbidity) in middle age is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life, with this risk increasing in tandem with increased number of chronic conditions. The study, published in the BMJ , by researchers from the Université de Paris and University […]
Surgeons create marvels in facial reconstruction using 3D printing technology
A very reputative frim has a workforce of surgeons, dentists, mechanical engineers, biomedical engineers, software program engineers, graphic designers, prosthetists, and anatomists to supply a 360-degree answer to Facial Reconstruction and its related wants. It strives to enhance entry and affordability, create more healthy communities, and put a wholesome thoughts, physique and setting inside attain of […]
Immune cells alter genetic decoding in cancer
Hundreds of cancer-linked genetic play a different role in causing disease than scientists had expected. Tumor suppressor genes have long been known to block cell growth, preventing cancerous cells from spreading. Mutations in these genes, scientists believed, thus allow tumors to flourish unchecked. Now, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Stephen Elledge’s team has uncovered a […]