Artificial intelligence outperforms clinical tests at predicting progress of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five…
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Amazon must comply with US agency’s pregnancy bias probe, judge rules – Reuters
Amazon must comply with US agency’s pregnancy bias probe, judge rules Reuters Read Original Article: Amazon…
Groundbreaking study reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms through novel hydrogel matrix
Researchers have unveiled a pioneering study shedding light on the intricate mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease…
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb’s second anniversary
Two for two! A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA’s…
When to trust an AI model
A new technique enables huge machine-learning models to efficiently generate more accurate quantifications of their…
How domestic rabbits become feral in the wild
After sequencing the genomes of nearly 300 rabbits from Europe, South America, and Oceania, researchers…
Researchers discover a new neural biomarker for OCD
A recent study has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to…
2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide likely began the winter before
Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season…
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection,…
Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics
In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet’s atmosphere, scientists have uncovered an…
Microbeads with adaptable fluorescent colors from visible light to near-infrared
Researchers have successfully developed an environmentally friendly, microspherical fluorescent material primarily made from citric acid….
What does Wes Streeting mean when he describes the NHS as broken?
In his first statement after being appointed to Keir Starmer’s cabinet, the new Secretary of…
A chemical claw machine bends and stretches when exposed to vapors
Scientists have developed a tiny ‘claw machine’ that is able to pick up and drop…
Broken beyond repair: self regulation of industry payments to clinicians and hospitals
On 5 July 2024 the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA), the drug industry’s…
When I use a word . . . Love drugs
Fictional drugsFor hundreds of years writers of fiction have imagined drugs that could be used…
How should the new government rebuild the UK’s reputation in global health?
Historically, the UK has sought to position itself as a “leader in global health.”1 Indeed,…
Partha Kar: Streeting’s NHS should apply the Jurgen Klopp test
Looking at the NHS from outside, you’d think that it placed a strong emphasis on…
Johns Hopkins is latest US medical school to offer free tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore will now receive free tuition, and…
Helping women prepare for menopause
Over half the world’s population will experience menopause, and most will report symptoms, such as…
Satisfaction with GPs is high, but patients struggle to get appointments, survey shows
Trust and confidence in GPs remains high, but nearly a fifth of patients had a…
Ara Darzi is charged with uncovering “hard truths” of NHS performance
The new health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, has appointed Ara Darzi to lead…
People with sickle cell disease face damaging stigma
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder characterised by abnormal haemoglobin and sickle shaped red…
Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning
The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like…
Uncovering late-onset combined immune deficiency in chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
Researchers have revealed a novel association between chromosome 18q deletion syndrome and late-onset combined immunodeficiency…
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How risk-averse are humans when interacting with robots?
How do people like to interact with robots when navigating a crowded environment? And what…
Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
Scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering — an emerging field studying whether…
Hydrogen flight looks ready for take-off with new advances
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances…
Distinct T-cell signatures observed at different stages of type 1 diabetes development
A study found distinct signatures in CD8-positive T cells in blood samples from children with…
Opening the right doors: ‘Jumping gene’ control mechanisms revealed
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo…
Movement sensors show promise in identifying racehorses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one…
Understanding the roots of chronic pain
Researchers have identified an ion channel that contributes to chronic pain, suggesting a new target…
Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions
PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as ‘forever chemicals’, have become an increasing concern in…
Unveiling 1,200 years of human occupation in Canada’s Arctic
A recent study provides new insights into ancient cultures in Canada’s Arctic, focusing on Paleo-Inuit…
Dark matter in dwarf galaxy tracked using stellar motions
The qualities and behavior of dark matter, the invisible ‘glue’ of the universe, continue to…
First ever 3D reconstruction of 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth chromosomes thanks to serendipitously freeze-dried skin
An international research team has assembled the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old…
My honest note to hospital staff changed everything—combining healing for body and mind
Four years after my first breast cancer diagnosis, I received a call from the breast…
Online patient feedback offers important insights into the safety and quality of care
How useful is online patient feedback? Are patients really telling us anything we need to…
Regulation of digital marketing of ultra-processed food to adolescents is urgently needed
Fang and colleagues found that the consumption of ultra-processed food in adults is associated with…
Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows
New research indicates that babies can begin grasping complex language and ideas. Read Original Article:…
New study provides enhanced understanding of tropical atmospheric waves
Findings has critical implications for predicting extreme weather events such as hurricanes and heavy rainfall….
Giving patients a seat at the table [tbc]
The NHS is one of the UK government’s top priorities. But where should the new…
Improve working conditions or risk losing senior doctors, new government is warned
Three top royal medical colleges, representing 60 000 doctors, have warned the new Labour government…
Large language models are not fit for clinical practice … and other research
LLMs not fit to practiseReviewing 360° assessment feedback from colleagues can be nerve wracking, particularly…
Realising the potential of the NHS Accessible Information Standard
The recent plea in The BMJ for greater awareness of deaf patients’ needs in the…
Patients need access to their medical records—now
Patients, particularly those with long term conditions, have a pivotal role in managing their own…
Looking for a helping hand
I used to enjoy drinking alcohol in social situations, and it was a regular part…
Housing for health . . . and other stories
Housing crisisA census in October last year estimated that, in England, around 4000 people were…
Management of a missing Mirena
EP: Ten days after I had an intrauterine system (IUS) inserted, I developed constant and…
More medical journals must work in partnership with patients and the public
When The BMJ launched its patient and public partnership strategy in 2014 it was the…
What the UK general election means for people who use health and care services (all of us!)
An often used expression in healthcare goes: “people might know what they want from a…