Tag: medical research
Predicting survival rates of brain cancer patients using AI
AI can now predict the survival rate of people with brain cancer. The technology can successfully tell us if, after receiving radiotherapy, patients will survive for more than eight months. Utilising AI for accurate prognosis prediction could help clinicians with treatment choices and early intervention, ultimately helping patients live longer. It is …
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AI offers breakthrough for breast cancer screenings
Artificial intelligence could be used to improve the safety of breast cancer screenings, finds new research. More than 80,000 women participated in the Swedish study which compared the effectiveness of AI screenings compared to standard care. The results showed that AI-supported screenings can enhance the outlook for breast cancer patients and decrease mortality rates by …
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Transparent mouse can detect cancerous tumours in the first stages of formation
A transparent mouse is helping scientists detect cancerous tumours in the first stages of formation. This new scanning method enables researchers to see tissue in detail never achieved before. It has been described as having “a wealth of potential” by Cancer Research UK. Prof Ali Ertürk of the Helmholtz Munich research …
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Could hearing aids help reduce the risk of dementia?
According to researchers, hearing aids could help reduce the risk of dementia. The study, which was published in The Lancet public health journal, explored the link between hearing aid use and dementia. Participants were all adults aged 40–69 years and were examined over a ten-year period. The results showed that those without hearing aids who …
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New ultrasound treatment developed to improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A new ultrasound treatment has developed to help improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms. The procedure is minimally invasive and has proven to be successful in reducing tremors, mobility and other physical symptoms. The New England Journal of Medicine published the study, which involved 94 Parkinson’s disease patients. Randomly selected members of the group …
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Paget’s awareness day: how to show your support
Today marks Paget’s Awareness day, so we thought we’d take this opportunity to show our support for those living with the disease and the symptoms to look out for. Here’s everything you need to know… What is Paget’s disease? Throughout a human’s life, our bone undergoes a renewal process whereby new bone tissue replaces old …
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