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My health: Consumers empowered by sharing medical ‘selfies’
Taking medical ‘selfies’ and sharing them with a doctor empowers and reassures healthcare consumers, and can improve doctor-patient relationships, a
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How artificial intelligence can help detect rare diseases: Researchers show that using portrait photos in combination with genetic and patient data improves diagnoses
Every year, around half a million children worldwide are born with a rare hereditary disease. Obtaining a definitive diagnosis can
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Would you eat genetically modified food if you understood the science behind it?
Jonathon McPhetres, a newly minted PhD in psychology from the University of Rochester, admits he’s “personally amazed” what we can
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Global burden of serious health-related suffering due to almost double by 2060
New research findings published today in The Lancet Global Health show that the number of people dying with palliative care
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Treatment to restore natural heartbeat could be on the horizon for heart failure
A new therapy to re-engage the heart’s natural electrical pathways — instead of bypassing them — could mean more treatment
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Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries
Animal-assisted therapy can foster social competence in patients with brain injuries and increase their emotional involvement during therapy. These were
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Blood test to diagnose heart attacks is flawed, warn researchers: One in 20 patients had test levels higher than recommended limit — study results could help to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment
The blood test used to diagnose a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) in patients admitted to hospital can be misleading,
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Researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers
When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues
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An existing drug may have therapeutic potential in mitochondrial disease: Animal studies may offer clues to possible precision medicine approach
New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease
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