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FridayMay 10, 2024 10:00 am

Breakthrough MRI Tech is Poised to Revolutionize Early Disease Detection

A recent breakthrough in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology could potentially revolutionize earl- disease detection and make it easier for physicians to diagnose medical conditions earlier than they currently do. Researchers from Northeastern University have developed a screening technique that produces MRI images of significantly better quality compared to conventional MRI scans, opening the door to the creation of more superior means of diagnosing diseases such as cancer. When bioengineer and physicist Codi Gharagouzloo enrolled in Northeastern University’s PhD program nearly 15 years ago, he dreamed of developing a cure for cancer and was convinced that nanoparticles could open up…

WednesdayMay 08, 2024 10:00 am

Researcher Wants to Untangle Environmental, Genetic Complexities of Autism

Associate professor Heather Volk of Johns Hopkins University has been researching how interactions between genetic factors such as mutations, and environmental factors, such as air pollution, cause autism spectrum disorder in children. Volk’s focus is to understand how the environment affects children’s health and find ways to help children thrive by changing these environments. This differs slightly from research in the early 2000s, which focused more on getting to the bottom of what caused autism. Recent data from the WHO estimates that globally, roughly 1 in 100 children has autism. Statistics also show that boys are almost four times more…

MondayMay 06, 2024 10:00 am

Researchers Link Dietary Fats to Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative illness that causes a gradual decline in an individual’s memory, behavior and thinking. Researchers believe that the illness can be caused by multiple factors, the most common one being dementia. Now, new research conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has linked saturated fats to the disease. The research was led by Professor Mònica Bulló of the institution’s department of biotechnology and biochemistry, in association with the University of Barcelona, CIBERobn, and the Pere Virgili Health Research Institute. For their research, the scientists used mice models that had developed Alzheimer’s in adulthood. They centered…

FridayMay 03, 2024 10:00 am

Study Suggests Metabolism Issues After Spinal-Cord Injury Result from Disturbed Neuronal Activity

Researchers from The Ohio State University have found that disturbed neuronal activity may cause metabolism issues in individuals who suffer spinal-cord injuries. Findings from an animal study suggest that heart attacks, diabetes and vascular conditions that typically affect patients postspinal-cord injury are a result of neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to start leaking and pooling into organs, such as the liver. The study also pointed to common drugs that could potentially prevent some of the metabolism issues that occur after spinal-cord injuries. The Ohio State University researchers found a connection between triglyceride breakdown in the fat tissue…

WednesdayMay 01, 2024 10:00 am

Vitamin D Could Balance Gut Microbiota, Boost Cancer Immunotherapy

Vitamin D plays different roles and is easily available through the sun, meat and plants. Despite this, many individuals are vitamin D deficient. Different studies have looked into the use of vitamin D for the prevention and treatment of different cancers, including bowel, breast, skin and prostate cancer. Prior studies have linked high levels of vitamin D to decreased cancer mortality rate and reduced risk of developing cancer. In addition, researchers have explored vitamin D use in conjunction with immunotherapy. This type of treatment uses the patient’s immune system to improve its ability to eliminate cancer cells. Immunotherapy treatments include…

MondayApr 29, 2024 10:00 am

Buyers Demand AI-Supported Tools While Exploring Novel eCommerce Categories

As online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and myriad other alternatives have become one of the most common ways for consumers to buy goods, these companies have become increasingly demanding on AI-supported tools designed to help them explore novel shopping categories. Consumers now want the same kind of personalized, expert guidance they would get in a brick-and-mortar store when they try out unfamiliar products on online marketplaces, one industry executive says. Artificial intelligence (AI) could fill this role quite effectively by helping online shoppers overcome the initial hesitance involved with trying out new products. Emily Heintz, founder and chief curator…

FridayApr 26, 2024 10:00 am

Researchers Seek to Develop Genetically Engineered Brain Cancer Treatment

Scientists at Purdue University are trying to develop a new treatment for glioblastoma tumors. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that originates in the spinal cord and/or brain. This cancer is fatal, with a median time of survival of 14 months. Conventional treatments for other cancers, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy, are ineffective on this particular cancer. These treatments work by blood cells being taken from a patient then reintroduced back into their bodies after genetic engineering to fight cancer cells. This study was led by associate professor Sandro Matosevic of Purdue’s department of industrial and molecular pharmaceutics. The study’s objective…

WednesdayApr 24, 2024 10:00 am

Advancements in Medical AI Are Improving Timely Esophageal Cancer Detection

Scientists in China recently identified an innovative system that considerably increases the rate of detection of esophageal cancer lesions. Esophageal cancer starts from the esophagus, which ferries food from the throat to the stomach. Early detection of this particular cancer is crucial as rates of survival considerably increase when the illness is identified and treated in its early stages. Unfortunately, this cancer is often diagnosed in its later stages when patients begin presenting with symptoms, which makes treatment more difficult. So, how does artificial intelligence improve esophageal cancer detection? Artificial intelligence analyzes endoscopic images using advanced algorithms to identify lesions…

MondayApr 22, 2024 10:00 am

CMS Completes New Rules Modifying Medicare Advantage Program

Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a regulation implementing changes in policy to Medicare Part C and Part D. The changes expand on policies under the Biden-Harris administration to promote healthy competition, strengthen guardrails and protections, and ensure Medicare Part D plans meet the needs of all who enroll. The changes in policy include restrictions on beneficiary data distribution, revisions on compensation rules for brokers and agents who hinder anticompetitive steering, and improvements to behavioral health access. We look at them in detail below. Limitations on beneficiary data distribution by third-party marketing organizations The…

FridayApr 19, 2024 10:00 am

Misinformation on TikTok Causing Many to Misdiagnose Themselves as Autistic

As the global youth population increases its use of social media, misinformation continues to be a danger to many. Joseph O’Brien, a manager at Inspira Health’s Behavioral Wellness Center, stated that social media had increased the dangers of self-diagnosis. Social media apps such as TikTok are already used to spread misinformation, particularly on developmental and mental-health conditions. Various posts include individuals sharing their self-diagnosis of conditions such as autism spectrum disorder despite mental-health professionals on the same TikTok platform highlighting the importance of getting diagnosed by a licensed medical provider. A recent study by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute determined…