A Tulane University researcher has found that artificial intelligence can accurately detect and diagnose colorectal cancer from tissue scans as well or better than pathologists, according to a new study in the journal Nature Communications. The study, which was conducted by researchers from…
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Intersex children in New Zealand are routinely undergoing unnecessary surgery, and that needs to change
Until very recently, people with intersex variations have often been unseen, stigmatized and routinely discriminated against. Intersex Awareness Day today (October 26) is therefore an opportunity to examine how much progress has been made and how far we still have…
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Finding new targets for acute myeloid leukemia in children
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the second most common leukemia diagnosed in children. It is hard to treat and can be fatal in some cases. While there have been some recent successes with genetically targeted therapies for adults, AML has…
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Researchers find new treatment for HPV-associated oral cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a new, shorter treatment for patients with HPV-associated oropharynx cancer leads to excellent disease control and fewer side effects, compared to standard treatment. The new treatment employs minimally invasive surgery and half the standard…
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New COVID vaccine design is easier to manufacture, doesn’t need cold storage
Currently available COVID vaccines require cold storage and sophisticated manufacturing capacity, which makes it difficult to produce and distribute them widely, especially in less developed countries. A new type of vaccine would potentially be much easier to produce and would…
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Researchers discover new type of nerve cell in the retina
Scientists at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah have discovered a new type of nerve cell, or neuron, in the retina. In the central nervous system, a complex circuitry of neurons communicate with each other…
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New deep learning algorithm can pick up genetic mutations in colorectal cancers more efficiently
A new deep learning algorithm created by researchers from the University of Warwick can pick up the molecular pathways and development of key mutations causing colorectal cancer more accurately than existing methods, meaning patients could benefit from targeted therapies with…
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New penis ring monitors your nighttime erection activity
The £50 night-time ‘erection tracker’ for impotent men: Creators of penis ring-like device say it could help spot root cause of erectile dysfunction Men normally get 3-5 erections a night, and less can be a sign of a health issue…
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New monoclonal antibody shows promise for severe asthma
A new monoclonal antibody therapy shows promise in offering an alternative treatment for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe asthma. Research led by Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc, director of the National Jewish Health Cohen Family Asthma Institute, found that itepekimab was…
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Ukraine sets new COVID deaths record
Ukraine on Tuesday reported record coronavirus deaths as the country sees a surge in infections and struggles to roll out jabs to its vaccine-sceptic population. A government tally in the ex-Soviet country whose public health service is under-resourced reported 538…
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