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31-Mar-2025

AI dental assistant reads X-rays with near-perfect accuracy

Ateneo de Manila University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%.

Journal: Bioengineering

31-Mar-2025

AI-powered breath test could detect silicosis early: Study

University of New South Wales
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The new test for silicosis has shown promise in an early study, and is now being analysed in larger cohorts.

Journal: Journal of Breath Research
Funder: iCare Dust Diseases Board

31-Mar-2025

Cannabis use disorder among insured pregnant women in the US between 2015-2020

Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Cannabis use has been increasing during pregnancy, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Previous research has observed that past-month cannabis use has more than tripled among pregnant women in the U.S. from 2002-2020 with self-reported cannabis use rising from 1.5 percent to 5.4 percent over the 18 years of tracking data.

Journal: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Funder: NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse

31-Mar-2025

Canada needs to support health research at home and abroad

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In the face of major changes to federal policy and funding in the United States, Canada should support Canadian researchers with adequate funding to ensure long-term research in health and science, argue authors in two articles published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Journal: Canadian Medical Association Journal

30-Mar-2025

Prevalence and associated risk factors of carotid plaque and artery stenosis in China: A population-based study

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This cross-sectional study, spanning from December 2020 to December 2021, delves into the prevalence and risk factors of carotid artery stenosis and plaque across China. Involving 194,878 adults aged 40 and above from 31 provinces, the research leverages data from the China Stroke High-risk Population Screening and Intervention Program (CSHPSIP), adhering to the STROBE reporting guideline. The study's objective is to address the knowledge gap regarding these conditions' prevalence and associated risk factors, which previous studies have inconsistently reported.

Journal: Frontiers of Medicine

30-Mar-2025

Hepatorenoprotective effects of Lepidium draba L. extracts against cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative injuries in rats via reducing apoptosis and inflammation

Higher Education Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The protective effects of Lepidium draba L. on cyclophosphamide-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity are explored in rats.

Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Funder: Basic Research Joint Special General Project of Yunnan Provincial Local Universities (part), Yunnan Province High-level Scientific and Technological Talents and Innovation Team Selection Special Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Leaders Reserve Talent Project

30-Mar-2025

Play “humanizes” pediatric care and should be key feature of a child-friendly NHS – report

University of Cambridge
Reports and Proceedings

A synthesis of more than 120 research studies on children’s healthcare indicates that the use of play, toys and games “humanises” hospital stays and medical procedures, and significantly reduces their psychological impact on child patients. The University of Cambridge report argues that play should be a recognised component of children’s healthcare in the UK Government’s forthcoming 10-year plan for the NHS.