Artificial intelligence tools and deep learning models are a powerful tool in cancer treatment. They can be used to analyze digital images of tumor biopsy samples, helping physicians quickly classify the type of cancer, predict prognosis and guide a course of treatment for the patient. However, unless these algorithms are properly calibrated, they can sometimes […]
Most of the six million people in the U.S. who live with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias rely on informal caregivers, usually family or friends, to help manage their medications. Researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and University of Wisconsin have received a grant to create an application to support those caregivers. “Caregivers are often […]
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Intermittent fasting has become a fitness and health culture buzzword on the same level as HIIT or active recovery. Guys from all walks of life use the method as a means to strategically limit their caloric intake, which is in turn meant to help them to drop weight. Intermittent fasting has potential benefits like helping […]
A South African firm will begin producing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first time that the shot will be produced in Africa, Pfizer announced Wednesday. The Biovac Institute based in Cape Town will manufacture the vaccine for distribution across Africa, a move that should help address the continent’s desperate need for more vaccine doses amid […]
Is the Pill safe enough to buy over the counter? The contraceptive will now go on sale in pharmacies six decades after it was launched Oral contraception has been described as one of the most significant medical advances of the 20th century. Launched on the NHS 60 years ago, the Pill remains the most popular […]
Anew USC study of a large and diverse group of Medicaid enrollees finds Latino patients had starkly higher odds of a positive COVID-19 test—as well as higher odds of hospitalization and death—than white patients. The study of racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 testing and outcomes included data from more than 84,000 adults at Contra […]
You may have washed your hands a lot over the past year. Between harsh soaps and warm water, your hands can be left feeling parched over time. While lotion is the obvious solution, there are other ways to ensure that your skin is still supple, no matter what your day looks like. According to Mindbodygreen, […]
Unless you’re a regular Monica Gellar, cleaning likely doesn’t top your list of favorite things to do. While necessary, cleaning also doesn’t have to take up tons of time from your life. There are a few places in your home that you may be spending too much time sanitizing that you can take off your […]
As a leader in disaster response, the ASPCA helps animals across the country affected by wildfires, tornados, winter weather and other disasters. We witness firsthand the devastating effects of failing to include animals in disaster planning. Animals living in businesses and institutional facilities—like zoos, research labs and puppy mills—are particularly vulnerable. Given the size […]
