Scientists have been trialing a new signal-processing image analysis technology in hospitals to check out suspicious colored moles that were sent for biopsies. This technology, called Moletest, was tested on an iPadPro11 by using four different versions of its analysis software. The main goal was to
Imagine you're looking at two types of bladder cancer under a microscope. At first glance, they might seem similar, like two plants growing close together. But doctors are trying to figure out how to tell them apart. One type, called "early papillary formation, " grows upward like a tiny stem. The o
You might think that how parents got married doesn't matter much for their kids. But in Indonesia, a new study is showing different. It looked at kids whose parents got married as children themselves. They found that these kids didn't have enough food and weren't as healthy as other kids. This is im
Did you know that the success of a college basketball team isn't just about skill? A recent study showed that team unity can significantly boost player engagement. When players work well together, they're more committed to the game. Interestingly, the coach's leadership style plays a vital role here
Pyoderma gangrenosum, or PG, is a skin condition where ulcers grow quickly and hurt a lot. These ulcers have edges that look like they're melting away. The tricky part about PG is that there's no one-size-fits-all treatment. Doctors find it tough because there's not enough solid evidence to guide th
In Pittsburgh, a unique kind of holiday cheer filled the air. Instead of carols, there were picket signs. Instead of holiday shoppers, there were striking Starbucks workers. About 200 workers from 10 coffee shops across the city walked off the job, demanding a union contract. They sang a twist on "W
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has been under scrutiny due to potential ethics issues linked to his past role in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and ties to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Just a few weeks after his May 2023 inauguration, high-ranking CPS official Ben Felton wrote a memo express
Understanding health information is key to staying well. Experts suggest medical details should be written like for a sixth-grader. But often, even patients struggle with scientific articles. They're tricky! Our team looked at how big language models (LLMs) can make these articles easier to read. We
Lipedema is a tricky condition that causes abnormal fat buildup under the skin, leading to pain. One big challenge is that there's no agreed-upon way to diagnose it. This study looked at two ways to measure pain pressure: using a digital tool (PPT) and a simple blood pressure cuff (HHS). They wanted
Research has shown that adults who are attracted to both sexes have worse mental health compared to those attracted to only one sex or the same sex. But what about teenagers? A recent study set out to answer this question by looking at life satisfaction and emotional problems in both-, other-, and s
