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Medical Xpress / AI model could warn of cardiac arrest 10 to 15 minutes early

Perelman School of Medicine cardiologist Rajat Deo has been studying electrocardiographic (ECG) data and cardiac rhythms for nearly two decades at Penn. He says that every second, hospitals generate "enormous streams of ECG ...

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Medical Xpress / These overlooked pregnancy symptoms can signal a life-threatening turn before anyone sees it coming

Ten previously unknown symptoms may indicate an increased risk of severe seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia—enabling timely preventive treatment for the right patients. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine, ...

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Phys.org / New metal-free biaryl method could simplify drug and materials synthesis

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a simple and efficient method for synthesizing polyfunctionalized biaryls without transition-metal catalysts or complex multistep prefunctionalization. Through ...

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Phys.org / More than fashion: Uncovering the psychology behind the activewear trend

Activewear has become an everyday staple for many Australian women, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests it may be contributing to unexpected pressures around body image and appearance.

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Medical Xpress / Sedatives in pregnancy not linked to psychiatric disorders in children

A large South Korean study published by The BMJ finds no increased risk of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, in children whose mothers used sedative drugs (benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics) ...

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Medical Xpress / New research signals a promising advance in endometriosis diagnosis

The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford, together with Serac Healthcare Limited, announces the publication of Phase 2 data in The Lancet Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The findings ...

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Tech Xplore / AI 'deadbots' can fuel pathological grief and affect how we deal with death

Due to recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), it's now possible to digitally "revive" dead people and interact with them.

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Medical Xpress / Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings

People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Phys.org / Q&A: Prediction markets are surging—here's what you need to know

Stanford scholar and former SEC Commissioner Joseph Grundfest shares insights on prediction markets, which are gaining popularity amid concerns over regulation and potential manipulation.

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Phys.org / A new era for ultrafast photonics: 2D mercury-acetylide frameworks for near-infrared nonlinear optics

In the increasingly digital world, the demand for faster, more efficient and miniaturized optical devices is ever-growing. From high-speed internet and secure quantum communications to advanced medical imaging and precision ...

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Medical Xpress / Maternal antibodies in pregnancy may shape lifelong defenses against gum disease

A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has identified a significant link between maternal care and lifelong oral health. Led by Prof. Avi-Hai Hovav and the DMD/Ph.D. student Reem Naamneh from the Faculty of Dental ...

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Medical Xpress / Contrast agents in imaging—do they really harm the kidneys?

"Contrast harms the kidneys"—this belief has been present among patients for years, and sometimes also among physicians. In clinical practice, it may raise concerns about imaging examinations and procedures that use contrast ...

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