COPENHAGEN — GastroGPT, a novel specialty-specific, clinically-oriented artificial intelligence model, demonstrates superiority in overall utility and in key clinical tasks of gastroenterology when compared with […]
Malaria protein discovery opens new avenues for combating deadly infection
Reviewed The discovery of a malaria protein that helps the parasite grow inside red blood cells and plays a key regulatory role in the parasite's […]
Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the association between coffee consumption and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) risk. Study: Examining the Association between […]
‘I’m a doctor – these are nine best warming foods to reduce your blood sugar’
High blood sugar: What are the warning signs? When your body receives too much glucose through food, it can drive your body towards a blood […]
Testosterone efficacious for correcting anemia in middle-aged men
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is efficacious for correcting anemia among middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism and anemia, according to a study published online Oct. […]
Population DNA screening for multiple diseases would save lives and be cost effective: Study
Offering population-wide genetic screening for risk of deadly but preventable diseases to young adults would save lives and be cost-effective in Australia, a Monash University-led […]
Employment vs Private Practice: Whos Happier?
Alexandra Kharazi, MD, a California-based cardiothoracic surgeon, previously worked as an employed physician and is now in private practice. Though she appreciates that there are […]
New insights into how menopause affects women’s lives, health, workplaces
Reviewed A sweeping new paper on menopause by a UVA Health expert and collaborators highlights the profound and sometimes surprising effects the “change of life” […]
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic may reduce cardiovascular events by 20%
Semaglutide, the compound on which weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are based, significantly reduced the number of cardiac events in people without diabetes in a […]
TikTok moms nurture ‘detox for kids’ misinformation
A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be “detox” specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation […]
Supercharge your kale juice: Fermentation ramps up antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers
A recent study published in the journal Antioxidants finds that fermentation of kale juice with Limosilactobacillus strains increases its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Study: Synergistic Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory […]
How one gene shakes up our understanding of male infertility
In a recent article published in the journal Development, researchers investigate the role of the ACTL7B gene in sperm formation using Actl7b-deficient mice. Study: Actl7b deficiency leads to mislocalization […]
Getting X-rays at the dentist? It’s safer than you realize
Since dental X-rays became commonplace some seven decades ago, dentists and hygienists have been draping their patients with protective gear to shield them from the […]
Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?
Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or “hormonal therapy.” The […]