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Oncology & Cancer
New tool combines evolution and AI to predict prostate cancer recurrence more than a decade ahead
Combining the principles of evolution with artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have proposed a new way to predict the chance of prostate cancer returning. In a recent study, they harnessed computational methods to capture ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 phone apps can provide real-time information on the spread of infectious diseases
Researchers analyzing data from mobile phone apps used during the COVID-19 pandemic found that digital contact tracing provides rich insights into epidemic dynamics with unprecedented resolution and speed, revealing how transmission ...
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Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical tests at predicting progress of Alzheimer's disease
Cambridge scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer's disease.
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Unraveling disease patterns in older adults starting long-term care in Japan and their future health outcomes
As the population continues to age, improving the quality and efficiency of health care services for older adults has become increasingly important. However, the older adult population is diverse, often suffering from multiple ...
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Why an 'AI health coach' won't solve the world's chronic disease problems
Last week, two big names in the artificial intelligence (AI) and wellness industries announced a collaboration to develop a "customized, hyper-personalized AI health coach that will be available as a mobile app" to "reverse ...
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AI assistant shows great promise in cataract care pathway
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agent enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered automated voice system, called Dora, is able to call patients to ask them questions, ...
Jul 11, 2024
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How AI might help in diagnosing mild concussions
Whether it's from a sports injury, whiplash, or a bump to the head, many patients with mild concussion don't even realize their minor injury can, if untreated, cause lifelong severe health issues. Even if a patient goes to ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Researchers develop GPT-4-based simulator for biomedical research
The artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4, known from its application in ChatGPT, shows impressive capabilities in biomedical research and can be used in many ways for simulations. A simulator developed at MedUni Vienna ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Training AI's view on clinically relevant areas improves medical image analysis
Duke-NUS Quantitative Biology and Medicine Ph.D. candidate Yuan Han has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of AI when it is used to diagnose a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, by limiting the area of a chest X-ray ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Using regional systems based on ecology, not geopolitical boundaries, to determine the spread of West Nile virus
Scientists often use forecasting models to predict the spread of infectious diseases. The data informing these models are usually framed by geopolitical boundaries such as states or counties.
Jul 11, 2024
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Chatbots show potential to bridge gaps in mental health services
Psychologists reviewed 31 studies published between 2017 and 2023 which examined the use of chatbots as mental health interventions. The evidence shows that these artificial intelligence tools are generally well-received ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Researchers hone ChatGPT, creating AI tools for digital pathology
Scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Weill Cornell Medicine have developed and tested new artificial intelligence tools tailored to digital pathology—a relatively new field that uses high-resolution digital ...
Jul 10, 2024
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AI model can predict continuous renal replacement therapy survival
A UCLA-led team has developed a machine-learning model that can predict with a high degree of accuracy the short-term survival of dialysis patients on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The study is published in ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Young people believe that AI is a valuable tool for health care, finds survey
Children and young people are generally positive about artificial intelligence (AI) and think it should be used in modern health care, finds the first-of-its-kind survey led by UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). ...
Jul 10, 2024
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New dashboard estimates mortality risk of wildfire smoke
Cornell researchers have created a web tool that estimates county-by-county mortality from wildfire smoke in real time, to help local emergency managers assess the magnitude of the danger.
Jul 10, 2024
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Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies
The widespread adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) is now evolving, with a growing trend towards the integration of these technologies into interconnected device suites. A recent series of two publications in npj ...
Jul 10, 2024
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AI technology advances early detection of severe eye inflammation, new research shows
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., affecting 11 million people, particularly older adults. The more severe form, neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), is characterized ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Improving measurement of Parkinson's disease severity with AI
Despite recent advancements in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, it remains a challenge to accurately measure the progression of symptoms in this neurological disorder. While noticeable symptoms like tremors, stiffness ...
Jul 9, 2024
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AI study shows faster growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms in women
Abdominal aortic aneurysms can be deadly, but they are often underdiagnosed and/or undertreated in women. To help address this disparity, researchers at UC Davis Health have harnessed powerful artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Researchers develop machine learning model to identify disease subtypes
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a machine learning approach to identify potential subtypes in diseases, significantly enhancing the field of disease classification and treatment strategies. ...
Jul 9, 2024
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