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Medical Xpress / New method makes AI brain-disorder screening more transparent and computationally efficient
A research team at InfoLab, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), led by Professor Tamer Abuhmed, has developed a new vision transformer architecture called the 4D fMRI CrossFormer (4DfCF) to analyze four-dimensional functional ...
Phys.org / Tech solution that makes drone operations much more wildlife friendly
This summer, Norwegian news has reported (in Norwegian) multiple stories about Lofoten residents who shot at drones out of sheer frustration. But not everyone exposed to approaching drones has a gun with which to defend themselves.
Medical Xpress / More than a third of positive tests for mpox may have been false diagnoses
In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared the mpox upsurge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The emergence ...
Phys.org / Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity
Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, "If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?" Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to ...
Phys.org / Two native turtles are vying to survive in a coastal Australian river. One doesn't belong there
The Manning River helmeted turtle (Myuchelys purvisi) might just be Australia's most beautiful freshwater turtle.
Medical Xpress / Blinatumomab improves event-free survival in children with high-risk B-cell ALL
Blinatumomab is associated with significantly higher event-free survival among children with newly diagnosed high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a study published in the Sept. 17 issue of the ...
Medical Xpress / Teens as young as 13 referred for ketamine-linked bladder problems at UK clinic
Non-prescribed ketamine use may start at age 13, data from a UK clinic dedicated to treating bladder problems associated with misuse of the drug suggest. The findings were published in a clinical letter in the Archives of ...
Medical Xpress / What happens when you can't see a family doctor regularly?
Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, Ramirez finds that her shaky access to a family doctor sometimes gets in the way of obtaining her medications.
Phys.org / Antibiotic resistance research calls for tests that reflect bacteria's changing environments
The World Health Organization (WHO) regards antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, as one of the world's major health challenges. A new fundamental understanding of antibiotic resistance could therefore ...
Medical Xpress / Lower spinal bone density may flag people at risk for cognitive decline
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that lower bone mineral density in the spine was associated with faster cognitive decline and accelerated age-related white matter injury, according to a study published in Radiology.
Medical Xpress / Cardiovascular health and exercise: How much aerobic activity do you really need?
As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health.
Phys.org / From deforestation to reclamation, automated satellite tool tracks vegetation shifts around mining sites
To better assess the spatial extent of mining facilities and their environmental impact, a research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has developed a satellite-based remote sensing tool.
