You might think that after recovering from a sports concussion, everything goes back to normal. But recent findings say something different. Even after clinical recovery, people with a history of sports-related concussions (SRC) are at a higher risk for future injuries. Scientists suspect that the b
Spotting brain tumors in MRI scans can be tricky. Doctors rely on manual checks and sometimes help from computers, but these methods have their drawbacks. They might not work well on all scans due to the tumors' complex shapes and the need for precise analysis. Also, these systems can be slow and ma
In Porto Alegre, Brazil, early diagnosis of opportunistic infections (OIs) can dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A recent study explored the feasibility of using rapid tests to diagnose tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis in advanced HIV/AIDS patient
Imagine a world where therapists can detect mental health problems with greater accuracy. That’s the goal of a recent study that tested a special course on diagnosing mental disorders. The course was taught in many places to see if it could help therapists spot issues without causing harm. Misdiagn
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a nasty disease caused by a feline coronavirus. Diagnosing this illness can be tricky because the current methods aren't very accurate. A new approach called the FIP Effusion Index has been tested. This method combines a special ratio (albumin-to-globulin) with
Scientists have found a clever way to boost the performance of an important enzyme called penicillin G acylase (PGA). They started by collecting tiny magnetic particles, Fe3O4, from nickel slag. Next, they coated these particles with a mix of two polymers: poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (P
Root-knot nematodes are tiny but mighty plant pests that wreak havoc on crops worldwide. Two of the most troublesome species are M. incognita and M. enterolobii, known for their aggressive behavior and ability to invade a wide variety of plants. These microscopic creatures live underground, making d
Epilepsy, a significant cause of disability and early death globally, can be tricky to diagnose. Doctors need detailed patient histories and specific tests to tell apart epilepsy from fainting spells. A big part of this diagnosis is using an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain activity.
Bioconvection, or the movement of microorganisms in fluids, is a fascinating phenomenon. This study looks at how a mix of blood and tiny copper particles, known as a nanofluid, behaves when it flows over a thin needle. The researchers considered the effect of tiny, magnetic-sensitive microorganisms,
Ever faced an issue where machines acted up, but the data didn't give clear answers? Researchers have come up with a clever method called multi-adversarial domain adaptation. This system uses three networks to tackle machine problems. The first network grabs features from the data, while the second
