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Measuring brain activity and skin conductance to predict a person’s emotions

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Machines still can't think, but now they can validate your feelings, based on new research from New Jersey Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Jorge Fresneda. Fresneda started his career as…

Newborn T cells found to excel in immune defense

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Scientists have long believed that a newborn's immune system was an immature version of an adult's, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns' T cells – white blood…

New Government report highlights hidden diabetes epidemic in the UK

By Batoota June 30, 2024

A new Government report reveals 1 million UK adults are likely to have undiagnosed diabetes and at least 5.1 million are prediabetic. Many of them will be young, of average…

Identifying antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID

By Batoota June 30, 2024

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting…

Lung cancer risks, symptoms, and diagnosis

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Lung cancer risks, symptoms, and diagnosis Author Karl W Thomas, MD Section Editor James R Jett, MD Deputy Editor Michael E Ross, MD Disclosures INTRODUCTION — Lung cancer is a…

Non-small cell lung cancer treatment; stage I to III cancer

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Non-small cell lung cancer treatment; stage I to III cancer Author Howard J West, MD Section Editor James R Jett, MD Deputy Editor Michael E Ross, MD Disclosures NON-SMALL CELL…

Non-small cell lung cancer treatment; stage IV cancer

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Non-small cell lung cancer treatment; stage IV cancer Author Rogerio C Lilenbaum, MD, FACP Section Editor James R Jett, MD Deputy Editor Michael E Ross, MD Disclosures INTRODUCTION — Stage…

Small cell lung cancer treatment

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Small cell lung cancer treatment Authors Anthony Elias, MD Elizabeth H Baldini, MD, MPH Section Editor Arthur T Skarin, MD Deputy Editor Michael E Ross, MD Disclosures SMALL CELL LUNG…

Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) Authors Michael B Atkins, MD Jerome P Richie, MD, FACS Section Editor Michael B Atkins, MD Deputy Editor Don S Dizon, MD, FACP Disclosures INTRODUCTION…

POINT project seeks to develop innovative strategies for tackling long-term COVID-19 health impact

By Batoota June 30, 2024

The POINT project seeks to develop innovative strategies for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases that arise as complications during the post-acute phase of COVID-19. The POINT project, a…

AI system can equal or surpass ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma and retina disorders

By Batoota June 30, 2024

A large language model (LLM) artificial intelligence (AI) system can match, or in some cases outperform, human ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with glaucoma and retina disease,…

Study reveals over 134,000 missed cancer diagnoses in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Over 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study. The…

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

By Batoota June 30, 2024

In a recent study published in JAMA Oncology, researchers used data from all 50 United States (US) states and the District of Columbia to compare observed and projected cancer…

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patietns

By Batoota June 30, 2024

University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis. Professor Matt Sweet, Dr Kaustav Das Gupta and Dr James Curson from UQ's…

Abciximab – Drug information

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Abciximab: Drug information Copyright 1978-2011 Lexicomp, Inc. All rights reserved. (For additional information see "Abciximab: Patient drug information") Brand Names: U.S. Reopro® Brand Names: Canada ReoPro® Pharmacologic Category Antiplatelet Agent,…