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MondayJul 08, 2024 10:00 am

Research Identifies How Glioblastoma Develops Resistance to Immunotherapy

Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive cancer that grows quickly and spreads rapidly, originating as a growth of cells in the spinal cord or the brain. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen may have discovered how this type of cancer, which primarily effects adults, develops resistance to immunotherapy. At first, the researchers thought that the cancer cells changed their DNA via mutation, helping them become treatment resistant. However, the researchers observed that when glioblastoma cells were subjected to immunotherapy, they behaved differently. Joachim Lütken Weischenfeldt, a clinical professor at the Biotech Research and Innovation Center, led this research. For their study,…

FridayJul 05, 2024 10:00 am

Study Suggests AI Models Could Be Relying on ‘Demographic Shortcuts’ During Medical Diagnosis

New research has determined that artificial intelligence (AI) models may be depending on “demographic shortcuts” when making medical diagnoses. Prior studies had determined that these models could reliably predict a patient’s race from their chest X-rays, something even the best radiologists couldn’t do. This has been further put under the spotlight by this recent study, which determined that these artificial intelligence models have discrepancies in their ability to reliably diagnose images of individuals of different races or genders. For their study, the researchers used chest X-ray datasets to train the models to predict if patients either suffered from a collapsed…

WednesdayJul 03, 2024 10:00 am

What to Consider When Choosing Between Traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Individuals, particularly those aged 65 years of age and older or those retiring, should consider the differences in these insurance plans before deciding on a cover. So, what are the basic differences in the two plans? Medicare Advantage plans are managed by private insurance companies that receive payments from the federal government to offer benefits to individuals in their programs. On the other hand, traditional Medicare is a national program that offers benefits under Medicare. What factors should older individuals and their caregivers think about before they choose…

MondayJul 01, 2024 10:00 am

New Research Suggests More Intervention May Not Increase Benefits for Autistic Kids

Healthcare professionals normally recommend higher intensity interventions when a child is diagnosed with autism, amounting to roughly 40 hours weekly to support their development. Now a new study has determined that additional hours of intervention for autistic children did not offer any increased benefits. The study was led by UNC School of Medicine’s Micheal Sandbank, as well as other investigators across America. For their study, the investigators obtained data from early-childhood intervention studies that involved more than 9,000 kids between 0 and 8 years of age. Once the data was obtained, the researchers carried out a meta-analysis to find out…

FridayJun 28, 2024 10:00 am

New Test Identifies Parkinson’s Before Symptoms Develop

Currently, more than 10 million individuals are affected by Parkinson’s disease around the world. This degenerative condition affects an individual’s nervous system and damages parts of the brain that control movement, causing involuntary shaking and stiff muscles as well as balance problems. In addition to this, the disease also affects a patient’s mental health, causing anxiety and depression, insomnia and memory issues. With the disease’s prevalence, there is an urgent need to develop better preventative strategies and treatments. This has proven difficult, particularly given researchers’ inability to identify individuals at risk of the illness while its in the early stages.…

WednesdayJun 26, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds Infectious Diseases Have Surged Post COVID-19 Pandemic

New research has determined that the global effect of the coronavirus pandemic observed over the last four years has led to a heightened surge of other infectious illnesses. The research was conducted by Airfinity, a data and analytics company based in the United Kingdom, which is focused on monitoring and predicting trends in global public health and disease. This observation suggests that measures imposed by governments globally allowed SARS-CoV-2 to proliferate and infect millions created conditions for even more damage to be done. For its research, the company conducted an analysis which determined that globally, there had been a resurgence…

MondayJun 24, 2024 10:00 am

Commercetools Launches HIPAA-Compliant Innovation to Help Healthcare eCommerce Practitioners

Earlier this week, commercetools rolled out its new HDS-certified, HIPAA-compliant solution, commercetools for Healthcare, which will allow healthcare companies around the world develop and deliver secure, exceptional commerce experiences for their clients at scale. In America, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs the protection of sensitive patient data. Companies that interact with protected health information are required to have various security measures in place to ensure compliance with HIPAA. In some circumstances, this bill also applies to international companies. For instance, when a business that operates outside America works with companies that interact with health information of…

FridayJun 21, 2024 10:00 am

Brain Cancer in Kids Could Soon Be Detected by 10-Minute Scan

New research carried out by scientists at the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University has determined that a new brain scan could decrease waiting times for diagnosis for children living with brain cancer. The most common form of brain cancer is medulloblastoma, which is further divided into four types: anaplastic or large cell medulloblastoma, medulloblastoma with extensive nodularity, classical medulloblastoma, and nodular or desmoplastic medulloblastoma. Treatment of this cancer differs from one patient to another. In children, this cancer is a common malignant brain tumor that starts developing in the cerebellum. This region in the brain is responsible for coordinating…

MondayJun 17, 2024 10:00 am

Robotics Could Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics

Conventional healthcare employs the use of manual testing techniques that are prone to delays and errors. These errors may affect patient care and diagnosis, leading to loss of valuable time for treatment. Robots can be used in different tasks in the healthcare landscape, including analyzing samples and measuring solutions. This allows for results to be released faster and decisions on treatment to be made quicker. The use of robots also reduces errors and increases chances of accurate diagnoses. Additionally, robots prioritize patient safety and care. So, what are some of the other advantages of robots in labs? Decreased contamination risk…

FridayJun 14, 2024 10:00 am

New Study Stings Medicare Advantage, Calls for Abolition

A recently conducted analysis that examined plans under Medicare Advantage has called for the program, which costs taxpayers in America huge sums, to be abolished. The analysis highlights how, since 2007, the program has fleeced more than $600 billion from the federal government, which offers insurers a lump sum for every patient. In the last 12 months alone, Medicare Advantage plans has surcharged the federal government $82 billion. Currently, these plans are used by over one-half of the eligible population under Medicare. The plans use different strategies to charge higher payments. The paper states that despite these surcharges, Medicare Advantage…