Healthcare
Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?
Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies? 4.7 million Floridians rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans for health insurance, representing 27% of the state’s under-65 population. The ACA expanded access to affordable health insurance through three strategies: fines, Medicaid expansion, and subsidies […]
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Phone data could help identify mental health disorders
Phone data could help identify mental health disorders Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that cellphone data can help identify mental health disorders, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study used a statistical analysis tool to find correlations between sensor data and mental health symptoms reported by participants, showing that sensor […]
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New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks
New trick could stop lung cancer in its tracks A researcher at the University of Missouri has discovered that tiny bubble-shaped packages called extracellular vesicles (EVs) may hold the key to stopping lung cancer in its tracks. EVs are released by nearly every cell in the body, including cancer cells, and can carry harmful signals […]
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‘Switch’ could turn off growth of tough childhood cancer
‘Switch’ could turn off growth of tough childhood cancer Researchers at Texas A&M University Health Science Center have discovered a key weakness in one of the toughest childhood cancers, translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC), which affects children and young adults. The team found that RNA builds “droplet hubs” in cancer cells, acting as command centers […]
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Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’
Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’ Zocdoc’s CEO, Sam Altman, discusses the company’s role in improving healthcare access and quality, and how it’s using AI to make the system more efficient. Altman emphasizes that doctors have roughly 30% spare capacity due to last-minute cancellations, no-shows, and rescheduling, which Zocdoc […]
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The right timing could make cancer treatments work better
The right timing could make cancer treatments work better Cancer treatments may be more effective when administered at the right time, based on an individual’s internal clock. The human body operates on a complex internal schedule governed by circadian rhythms, which control essential bodily functions like sleep-wake cycles and hormone production. Disruptions to these internal […]
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Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease
Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease Researchers are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors diagnose heart disease earlier and more accurately by combining stethoscopes with AI technology. The traditional stethoscope has been around for over 200 years, but it can be challenging to detect […]
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HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health
HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, despite effective treatments like PrEP being available. A clash between culture and public health plays a significant role in why effective medical treatments are still […]
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Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases
Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases Focused sound energy holds promise for treating various diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions, by directing powerful beams of energy to specific disease targets in the body. Researchers have made significant advances in focused ultrasound technology, overcoming technical hurdles such as skull […]
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Would you trust artificial intelligence to be your doctor?
Would you trust artificial intelligence to be your doctor? A new study by UC Davis is investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in reading mammograms. The study aims to determine if AI can accurately diagnose breast cancer from body scans. This research is part of a larger trend to explore AI’s role in medical […]
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