Use of computer-aided technology during colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate
Colonoscopies performed with computer-aided detection, or artificial intelligence, (AI) saw an increase in the overall rate of detection of adenoma, or cancerous and precancerous polyps, by 27 percent in average-risk patients, according to new data presented today at the Digestive…
Read MoreDisasters Abroad a Major Trigger for Mental Illness in Expats
The 2020 explosion that rocked Beirut, killing more than 200, injuring more than 7000 and causing millions of dollars in damage had a significant impact on the mental health of Lebanese expatriates, leaving many grappling with anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic…
Read MoreBetter Biopsies? High-Speed 3D Cameras Could Be the Future
Biopsies haven’t changed much in the more than 100 years they’ve been in medical use: Tissue (a cluster of cells) is cut from the body, embedded into a block, thinly sliced, mounted on a slide, and stained with dye. A…
Read MoreHow eating eggs can boost heart health
Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood, publishing their results today in eLife. The findings suggest that eating up to one egg per day may help lower the risk of…
Read MoreBlue Apron review
Blue Apron was the first brand to bring meal kits to American homes. With pre-portioned ingredients, approachable recipes, and plenty of variety to choose from each week, Blue Apron has remained a big player in the meal kit space, even…
Read MoreEmergency department plays key role in evaluating COVID-19 tests
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans likely share the experience of anxiously awaiting the results of a COVID test, whether a lab-based PCR test administered at a hospital, a “point-of-care” rapid test given at an urgent…
Read MoreFurther decline in prevalence of obesity in four-year-olds in New Zealand
Obesity among New Zealand four-year-old children is continuing to decline, but one in three children are still considered overweight, a new University of Otago study shows. This is the second study analyzing electronic data from the Ministry of Health’s B4…
Read MoreAldi Is Releasing Two New Summer-Inspired Iced Coffee Flavors You Need to Try
If you’ve ever wondered what summer in a cup tastes like, look no further than the refrigerated section of Aldi. The fan-favorite grocery is releasing two new iced coffee flavors in stores, and they’re absolutely perfect for an on-the-go cup…
Read MoreResearcher from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to receive DeNovix Platinum Edition CellDrop
DeNovix Inc. is pleased to announce the winner of the Platinum Edition CellDrop Giveaway: Dr. Christina Roark from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, USA! Selected at random from thousands of entries from scientists worldwide, the CellDrop will be…
Read MoreHere’s how to tell if you are people-pleasing or just being nice
Are you struggling to figure out if you are a people-pleaser or simply a nice person? These key differences will help you to figure it out. Establishing whether you’re a people-pleaser or simply a nice person is not always easy….
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