AI in Medicine Is Overhyped
AI models for health care that predict disease are not as accurate as reports might suggest. Here’s why......»»
A light-controlled nanomedicine for precise drug delivery to treat colorectal cancer
A research team from Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a photo-responsive nanomedicine for light-controlled colorectal cancer therapy. The nanoparticles are simply ma.....»»
For mRNA, Covid Vaccines Are Just the Beginning
With clinical vaccine trials for everything from HIV to Zika, messenger RNA could transform medicine—or widen health care inequalities......»»
Revising the lifecycle of an important human parasite
"We have been interested in the romantic life of the parasite Cryptosporidium for some time," says Boris Striepen, a scientist in Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine......»»
Diversity in U.S. medicine is not keeping pace with population changes, analysis finds
A new study assessed trends in the makeup of clinical faculty at U.S. medical school from 1977 to 2019. Women gained significantly greater representation during the study period, but minority groups remain underrepresented. Increasing diversity in U......»»
Scientists call for the inclusion of Muslim perspectives in stem cell policy
Stem cell research has been responsible for major advances in medicine, but the use of stem cells from embryonic tissue is an active ethical debate. Historically, Christian perspectives have been the center of these conversations, but in a commentary.....»»
A new portable device to test equine lung function
When it comes to medical procedures, horses are like young children, says Melissa Mazan, V93, a professor of large animal medicine at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Horses won't necessarily comply with requests to stay still or hold their br.....»»
Toward plasma medicine: Experimental technique uses a liquid micro jet to understand electron transport
From Star Trek to Wolverine and Dune, instant wound healing has been a show-stealer in many science-fiction and fantasy films......»»
Mapping the chromatin landscape reveals determinants of placental stem cell identity
RIKEN biologists have mapped out key features of the chromosomal landscape that lock in the identity of stem cells that give rise to the mouse placenta. This could aid research into placental function and reproductive medicine......»»
Ivermectin worthless against COVID in largest clinical trial to date
The antiparasitic failed to reduce hospitalization and all other severe outcomes. Enlarge / A box of Ivermectina medicine manufactured by Vitamedic in Brazil. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) The largest clinical trial to date on.....»»
New separation process for key radiodiagnostic agent reduces radioactive waste
Nuclear medicine uses technetium-99m among other things for tumor diagnostics. With over 30 million applications worldwide each year, it is the most widely used radioisotope. The precursor material, molybdenum-99, is mainly produced in research react.....»»
Engineering researchers develop porous nanoparticles for regenerative medicine
Stem cells can develop into many different types of cells in the body. For instance, when a person is injured, stem cells come to the site of the injury and aid in healing damaged tissues. New nanotechnology developed by a team of researchers from Te.....»»
Former Yale Employee Admits She Stole $40 Million In Electronics From University
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: A nearly decade-long scheme to steal millions of dollars of computers and iPads from Yale University's School of Medicine is officially over. Former Yale administrator Jamie Petrone, 42, pleaded guilty Mo.....»»
An expert on trends in gun sales and gun violence in pandemic America
Gun sales have risen in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Feb. 28, 2022, SciLine interviewed Garen Wintemute—an emergency medicine physician at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center and director of the Califo.....»»
New microscopic imaging method allows capture of high resolution and tridimensional images
Imaging technologies are key to modern medicine and diagnosis at an early stage, potentially improving patient outcomes. Microscopic imaging allows researchers and professionals to look directly into cells, making it possible to visualize structures.....»»
Using AI in health sciences education requires interdisciplinary collaboration and risk assessment
Over the past five years, there has been an increase in research and development related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health sciences education in fields such as medicine, nursing and occupational therapy. AI-enhanced technologies ha.....»»
Surprise findings suggest mosquito odor sensors are sensitive to molecular regulation to avoid insect repellants
In what they call surprise findings, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report that unlike those in fruit flies, mosquitoes' odor sensing nerve cells shut down when those cells are forced to produce odor-related proteins, or receptors, on the surface.....»»
Marine snail inspires fast-acting injectable insulin for better diabetes control
For millions of people with diabetes, insulin is essential medicine. But for some ocean-dwelling predators, insulin is a weapon. With a burst of venom, a fish-hunting cone snail can drop the blood sugar of its prey so precipitously that it quickly be.....»»
Pfizer Halts Clinical Trials In Russia But Will Continue To Supply Medicine
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Time: Pfizer said it would no longer start new clinical trials in Russia and that it would donate all profits from its subsidiary in the country to Ukraine relief causes. At the same time, the drugmaker said i.....»»
Exploring flow transport in egg cells
Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered a new and unique transport mechanism within developing egg cells in fruit flies, according to a study published in eLife......»»
Seeing lipids more deeply with mass spectrometry
The development of new scientific ways to see more deeply into the building blocks of nature on a cellular level has led to the some of the greatest advances in medicine over the last century. Now, new research into phosphoinositides, which are a fam.....»»