Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

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Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

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Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

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Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

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A tapeworm-inspired, tissue-anchoring mechanism for medical devices

byHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesFlow chart illustrating the mechanism of action of the tapeworm-inspired tissue anchoring mechanism. Upon contact with a tissu

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

A tapeworm-inspired, tissue-anchoring mechanism for medical devices

byHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesFlow chart illustrating the mechanism of action of the tapeworm-inspired tissue anchoring mechanism. Upon contact with a tissu

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

Orthopedics & Sports medicine December 10,2024 0

Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer

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Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer

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Next generation of wearable sensors will be able to provide biochemical analyses, researchers say

by Franziska Schmid,ETH ZurichVarious sensors might be helpful at different ages. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08249-4Using a smartwatch to measure pulses and a smart

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Next generation of wearable sensors will be able to provide biochemical analyses, researchers say

by Franziska Schmid,ETH ZurichVarious sensors might be helpful at different ages. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08249-4Using a smartwatch to measure pulses and a smart

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Regulatory chaos: How conflicting interpretations of breast implants are undermining the FDA's reputation

byReichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Reichman University study examines how conflicting interpretations regarding breast implants risk the erosion of the reputation of th

OB&GYN December 10,2024 0

Regulatory chaos: How conflicting interpretations of breast implants are undermining the FDA's reputation

byReichman UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Reichman University study examines how conflicting interpretations regarding breast implants risk the erosion of the reputation of th

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Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs

Public Health & Prevention December 10,2024 0

Concerns over potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBetter information and regulation are essential to protect consumers from potential harms of tests advertised directly to consumers,&nbs

Public Health & Prevention December 10,2024 0

AI beats experts in predicting future quality of 'mini-organs'

byKyushu UniversityOrganoids predicted by the model to be of high quality (left) expressed RAX (green stain) more widely than organoids predicted to be of low quality (right). Credit: Asano et a

Neurology December 10,2024 0

AI beats experts in predicting future quality of 'mini-organs'

byKyushu UniversityOrganoids predicted by the model to be of high quality (left) expressed RAX (green stain) more widely than organoids predicted to be of low quality (right). Credit: Asano et a

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ChatGPT-4 outperforms others in medical AI model comparison

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevSample questions. Credit: Ben-Gurion University of the NegevThe use of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, is becoming i

Technology&AI December 10,2024 0

ChatGPT-4 outperforms others in medical AI model comparison

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevSample questions. Credit: Ben-Gurion University of the NegevThe use of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, is becoming i

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