Lung cancer screening in India and the AI tools changing it
Lung cancer kills more people globally than any other cancer, accounting for 1.8 million deaths each year. In India, the situation is particularly grim. The country recorded 81,742 new lung cancer cases in 2022 and 75,031 deaths in the same year. The survival rate sits at approximately 5%, compared to roughly 20% in Western nations. […]
How your retina may warn of osteoporosis risk early
A routine photo of the back of the eye may one day tell doctors something they never expected: how strong or fragile a person’s bones are becoming. Two large population studies, one in Singapore and one in the United Kingdom, have found that the rate at which a person’s retina appears to be aging is […]
How AI tools like ChatGPT can help you manage impulse control
Millions of people are quietly turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, and one of the more unexpected use cases gaining traction is impulse control. Whether it’s stopping yourself from firing off an angry email or stepping back from a heated moment, generative AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being tested as on-demand coping […]
AI system outperforms pathologists in cancer detection using just a handful of sample slides
A research team has developed an artificial intelligence pathology system capable of accurately identifying multiple cancer types using only a minimal number of annotated samples, with no additional training required for each new diagnostic task. The system, developed at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in collaboration with medical institutions in mainland China […]
Revolutionizing heart health with AI and a routine scan
Most cardiovascular disease does not announce itself. It develops quietly over years, and by the time symptoms appear, the window for early intervention has often narrowed considerably. Researchers are now reporting that artificial intelligence may help close that gap, by extracting a previously overlooked data point from a scan that millions of people already receive. […]
AI tool finds Alzheimer’s warning signs with 93% accuracy
Alzheimer’s disease has long outpaced the tools designed to catch it. By the time most people receive a diagnosis, the disease has already been quietly reshaping the brain for years. A new study published in the journal Neuroscience suggests that artificial intelligence may be on the verge of changing that reality, giving clinicians a powerful […]
IVF advancements continue despite legislative challenges
The journey of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has seen significant advancements since the birth of the first IVF baby in 1978. Despite the progress, legislative hurdles continue to impede the pace of innovation in this vital area of reproductive health. This article delves into the current state of IVF research, the legislative challenges faced, and […]