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AI can identify guardian authorship of messages in teen patient portalLarge language model (LLM)-based classifiers can accurately detect guardian authorship of messages sent from an adolescent patient portal, according to a research letter published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open.... Read more
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Can A.I. tell you if you have osteoporosis? Newly developed deep learning model shows promiseOsteoporosis is so difficult to detect in early stage it's called the "silent disease." What if artificial intelligence could help predict a patient's chances of having the bone-loss disease before ever stepping into a doctor's office?... Read more
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New study proposes multi-dimensional disease mapping for enhanced drug developmentTampere University researchers developed a method to map mechanistic connections between diseases, revealing deeper associations beyond traditional classifications based on affected organs and symptoms. This multi-dimensional approach presents a paradigm shift in disease classification and drug discovery, potentially leading to more personalized and effective medical treatments.... Read more
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Biology-based criteria for diagnosis, staging of Alzheimer's diseaseThe Alzheimer's Association has published revised criteria for the diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer's disease that are based on the biology of the disease and reflect recent advancements in research, diagnostics and treatment.... Read more
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Study reveals why AI models that analyze medical images can be biasedArtificial intelligence models often play a role in medical diagnoses, especially when it comes to analyzing images such as X-rays. However, studies have found that these models don't always perform well across all demographic groups, usually faring worse in women and people of color.... Read more
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US efforts to collect LGBTQ+ data among medicaid patients is a 'foundational step towards health equity'Compared to straight and cisgender individuals, sexual and gender minority adults in the US are more likely to face barriers paying for or accessing adequate health insurance and health care, but few states collect sexual and gender identity (SOGI) information to better understand the health challenges and needs of this... Read more
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New study evaluates cardiovascular health scores in predicting mortality risksPhysician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have conducted a nationwide study evaluating the predictive value of cardiovascular health scores for mortality.... Read more
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Wellness and diet coaching app features state-of-the-art food and fitness tracking, support and educationCleveland Clinic and app developer FitNow, Inc. have launched the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, which offers health and diet advice built upon evidence-based nutrition science and clinical success, paired with a comprehensive food and fitness tracker.... Read more
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Magic mushrooms are the most-used psychedelic drugPsilocybin mushrooms are the psychedelic substance most often used in the U.S., with its popularity outpacing other psychedelic drugs such as MDMA (known as ecstasy), according to a new RAND report.... Read more
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Decline in UK coronary heart disease rates offset by rise in other cardiovascular conditionsRates of coronary heart disease in the UK have declined by about 30% over the past two decades, but this has been offset by rising rates of other conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, finds a study in The BMJ today.... Read more
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More than a quarter of 'healthy' over-60s have heart valve disease, according to new researchThe sheer scale of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our aging population has been revealed for the first time, thanks to new research led by the University of East Anglia.... Read more
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Centering underrepresented populations in pharmacy researchUnderrepresented populations have been historically excluded from clinical trials including women, racial and ethnic minority groups, and pregnant, lactating, pediatric and geriatric populations. While the importance of including these groups in clinical trials is slowly being recognized and remedied, there are still questions about how currently prescribed drugs affect these... Read more
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Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and 'treat' themHave you ever heard something that others cannot—such as your name being called? Hearing voices or other noises that aren't there is very common. About 10% of people report experiencing auditory hallucinations at some point in their life.... Read more
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Overcoming challenges encountered by Spanish-speaking trauma patientsMany trauma patients face a myriad of challenges when recovering from a traumatic injury, problems that can be compounded when their English proficiency is limited. An outreach program to Spanish-speaking trauma patients can help improve access to follow-up care and community resources, according to a study published in the Journal... Read more
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Neurologist advocates for AI, ultrasound to help prevent blindness from giant cell arteritisAn article recently published in The Journal of Rheumatology by UK Health care's Jagannadha (Jay) Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology, outlines the promise of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).... Read more