AI Matches Experts in Spotting Radiology Errors
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Artificial intelligence can serve as a helpful backup editor to radiologists, making sure their reports are accurate and reliable, a new study says.
The OpenAI program GPT-4 performed about as well as a group of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Nosing Out Why Kids Are Less Harmed by COVID
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- The nose appears to know when it comes to why children typically have milder cases of COVID-19 than seniors, a new study finds.
Cells lining the inside of the nose are more likely to have a prompt immune response to COVID... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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' One and Done': Scientists Develop Vaccine That May Fight Any Viral Strain
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Genetics-based“one-and-done” vaccines for the flu and COVID could prove more effective and easier to craft than current jabs, researchers report.
These new vaccines would target viruses using a different... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.
In the largest such study to date, " women who experienced any of five major... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.
In its alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said nine people... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients’ ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.
The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Walking Your Way to Better Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.“It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,” said Dr. James... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Most folks think of blinking as the eyes ' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Antibiotics Probably Won't Ease Your Cough, Even If Infection is Bacterial: Study
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to help treat a cough, but a new study shows the drugs won’t help reduce the severity or duration of coughing -- even if a bacterial infection is the culprit.
Lower respiratory... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it.
It ' s all about physical activity ' s ability to lower stress levels within the brain, explained a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Researchers Probe Moments of Lucid Clarity Among People With Advanced Dementias
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Lucid episodes are an unexpected occurrence among people with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
But these spontaneous events -- in which a person temporarily regains an ability to communicate that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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One in 3 Women With Migraines Say Attacks Occur During Periods
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Among U.S. women with migraine, a third say the attacks tend to coincide with their periods, a new survey finds.
Migraines that occur during menstruation are often frequent and severe, but only about one in five... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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U.S. Medical Drug Shortages Reach Record High
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 -- Americans are facing more shortages of the drugs they need for medical care than ever before, a national pharmacy database shows.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP) and the University of Utah Drug... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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