AI-assisted mammography must move into a critical new phase of prospective clinical evaluation
To impact and improve patient care, the study of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support screening mammography must now shift from simulated research trials to robust clinical evaluations, according to Constance Lehman, MD, Ph.D., director of Breast Imaging at Massachusetts…
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Lung cancer symptoms: Has your voice sounded like this for three weeks or more? Major sign
Lung cancer is a disease whereby cells in the lungs grow out of control and these cells usually spread to other parts of the body. Lung cancer may spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body, such as…
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Breast screening women in their forties saves lives
Breast screening women aged 40-49 reduces breast cancer mortality, with minimal increased overdiagnosis, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London that looked at data from 160,000 women. The UK, along with many other countries, has a…
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How to sleep: Four top tips to ensure a good night’s rest no matter the weather
Sleeping during the current heatwave has proved to be almost impossible for many Britons. The hot, humid temperatures make it unbearable to have a good night’s rest which leaves one feeling far less energetic the next day. Cheryl Lythgoe, Matron…
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Hair loss treatment: Product enriched with a popular ingredient could increase hair growth
Hair loss is a problem that many men and women face today. According to recent studies, hair loss is found in as many as 70 percent of men, as well as in women – who are commonly considered less likely to have this problem. Statistics show about 30…
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A cancer mystery more than 40 years old is solved thanks to epigenetics
Before the first oncogene mutations were discovered in human cancer in the early 1980s, the 1970s provided the first data suggesting alterations in the genetic material of tumors. In this context, the prestigious journal Nature published in 1975 the existence…
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Concerns grow over rising COVID-19 infections in Germany
Germany’s government urged citizens Wednesday to keep their guard up and stick to public health guidelines, as new COVID-19 infections hit a three-month high and schools reopened in the country’s most populous state. Germany’s response so far has widely been…
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Russia’s coronavirus vaccine hasn’t been fully tested, and approving it now risks side effects and false protection
On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin announced Russia was the first country to register a vaccine offering “sustainable immunity” against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute in Moscow, it’s been registered with the Russian Health Ministry…
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Corona-pandemic: the NRW-school has to close on the first day back
The Corona-pandemic keeps the world in suspense: More than 20 million people have been infected so far worldwide, with the Coronavirus, 217.768 of them in Germany. NRW-school has to close on the first day back Due to a Corona If…
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How to live longer: Eat this tasty snack every day to reduce risk of early death
There are many preconditions that must be met to live a long life. Staving off high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels and obesity are some of the most important. All of the above contribute to heart disease,…
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