Three new drug regimens offer hope for drug-resistant tuberculosis
Tuberculosis remains one of the top infectious disease killers worldwide, a challenge amplified by drug-resistant forms of the disease. Now, ...
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High out-of-pocket costs reduce participation in cardiac rehabilitation
Despite the success cardiac rehabilitation has shown at reducing heart-related deaths and hospital readmissions, higher out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients ...
UTHealth project aims to improve clinical trials for underserved people with neurological conditions
In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 ...
AI models struggle in real-world medical conversations
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have been touted for their promise to alleviate clinician workload by triaging patients, taking ...
Rethinking the role of microbiome in age-related bone loss
Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Despite pharmacological advancements, challenges like side effects, costs, and ...
Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes
Empathy-focused phone calls made by trained, nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults ...
Golgi apparatus plays crucial role in enhancing T-cell function against cancer
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts and packages proteins to be sent to their final destinations, whether that's within or outside ...
Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy
In this interview from SfN 2024, Professor Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shares ...
New lung cancer screening initiative targets disparities in Central Texas
A new lung cancer screening initiative has made significant strides in overcoming barriers to care for low-income, uninsured and minority ...
From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health
As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years ...
