Research

For Shared Decision-Making, Telemedicine may be as Effective as in-Person Appointments

Telemedicine may be just as effective as in-person visits when it comes to shared decision-making and communication for patients undergoing a first-time surgery consultation, according to a study published as an "article in press" in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) and presented at the Southern Surgical Association 134th Annual Meeting in December 2022.

AI Tool Developed to Predict Risk of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and around the world. Low-dose chest computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended to screen people between 50 and 80 years of age with a significant history of smoking, or who currently smoke. Lung cancer screening with LDCT has been shown to reduce death from lung cancer by up to 24 percent.

Artificial Nerve Cells - Almost Like Biological

Researchers at Linköping University (LiU), Sweden, have created an artificial organic neuron that closely mimics the characteristics of biological nerve cells. This artificial neuron can stimulate natural nerves, making it a promising technology for various medical treatments in the future.

New Computer Program 'Learns' to Identify Mosaic Mutations that Cause Disease

Genetic mutations cause hundreds of unsolved and untreatable disorders. Among them, DNA mutations in a small percentage of cells, called mosaic mutations, are extremely difficult to detect because they exist in a tiny percentage of the cells.

Current DNA mutation software detectors, while scanning the 3 billion bases of the human genome, are not well suited to discern mosaic mutations hiding among normal DNA sequences.

Study Surveys Landscape of Apps Built on Increasingly Popular FHIR® Standard

A study led by Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist Titus K. Schleyer, DMD, PhD, is among the first to survey the current landscape of FHIR® apps, providing a snapshot of how the innovative standard is used to enable the flow of health information. FHIR apps can pull in data from most electronic health record systems, facilitating secure movement of information when and where needed.

Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified

A team led by UCL and UCLH researchers have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience - otherwise known as fluid intelligence.

Fluid intelligence is arguably the defining feature of human cognition. It predicts educational and professional success, social mobility, health, and longevity. It also correlates with many cognitive abilities such as memory.

Young People Want Trustworthy Mental Health Apps

Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.

Questions about the effectiveness of apps or online resources in managing mental health are also preventing young people from engaging with them, experts say.

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