DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY

May 22 2026HEALTH

Better ways to check breast cancer treatment progress

Doctors often use special scans to see if breast cancer treatments are working. One common method is MRI, which gives clear pictures of soft tissues. But MRI has some downsides, like high costs and long wait times for results. Because of these issues, researchers are exploring other options. A newe

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Fainting Risks in UK Military Personnel: A Closer Look

In the UK military, especially in the Household Division, fainting spells are a common issue. These spells often happen during long ceremonies where soldiers have to stand for extended periods. A recent study looked into this problem. It wanted to see how well soldiers handle standing for long times

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

When Remote Help Beats In-Person Care: A Look at Heart Attack Diagnoses

In the world of heart attacks, quick and accurate diagnosis is crucial. A recent study compared two methods of diagnosing ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack. The first method involves telemedicine, where doctors use technology to assess patients remotel

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Sep 05 2025HEALTH

Finding Better Ways to Spot Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a big deal for men's health. It's one of the top causes of cancer deaths in men. The usual test, PSA, isn't perfect. It can't always tell the difference between harmless and harmful prostate issues. So, scientists are on the hunt for better ways to detect prostate cancer. They've

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Why Checking Your Pet's Blood Pressure at Home Matters

Pets can get stressed easily. A trip to the vet can make their blood pressure go up. This is called "white coat syndrome. " It's like when you get nervous before a doctor's visit. The vet's office has strange smells, new sounds, and other animals. All these things can make a pet's blood pressure ris

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Spotting Skin Cancer: How Doctors Are Upping Their Game

Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin

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Jun 18 2025HEALTH

Diagnosing from a Distance: How Photos and Descriptions Shape Oral Medicine Consultations

Oral medicine specialists often face challenges when diagnosing patients remotely. They rely heavily on case descriptions and clinical photographs to make accurate assessments. This method, known as telediagnosis, has become increasingly important in recent years. It allows specialists to reach pati

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May 16 2025HEALTH

How Good Are Doctors At Guessing Right?

Doctors often rely on tests to figure out what's wrong with a patient. But how often do they guess right just by using their brains and what they see? Not many people have looked into this. So, a group decided to check how well doctors in a hospital's internal medicine department do at this. The

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May 02 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Manchester's Emergency Room Sorting?

The Manchester Triage System is a tool used in emergency rooms to quickly figure out how sick or hurt someone is. It's supposed to help doctors and nurses decide who needs help right away and who can wait. This system has been around for a while, but how well does it really work? In a recent study,

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Feb 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots in Kids' Dental Care: A Closer Look

The world of dentistry is buzzing with the rise of large language models (LLMs) in artificial intelligence (AI). These AI models are popping up everywhere, but can they really be trusted? This study dives into the world of AI in paediatric dentistry. It checks out how well six different LLMs can dia

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