Abusive head trauma, a severe child abuse injury, is a major killer of young kids. Doctors often rely on basic patient info from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to spot these cases. But what if there's more to the story? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) can dig deeper in
You might think that big language models, like the ones powering AI doctors, can predict diseases as well as traditional classifiers. But hold on, let's dig into this! These AI doctors use something called next-word probability to make guesses. However, this isn't the same as the pre-test probabilit
Did you know oxytocin is not just a hormone for females? It's been around since the dawn of mammals and impacts our bodies in many ways. A collection of articles named "Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology" shares 15 stories about this amazing hormone. Each author tells their personal journey into
Emergency managers in California face a tough job when it comes to dealing with wildfires. They have to handle not just the fires, but also the other problems that come with them, like floods and landslides. Four main issues came up in discussions with emergency managers from nine California countie
Ever wondered what happens to the body of textile workers who are constantly exposed to dyes? A recent study in Egypt took a closer look at these workers to understand their health better. Researchers were curious about mutations, specific gene changes, and how these might affect the proteins in the
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has spoken out about the dire issue of gender inequality in Afghanistan, calling on Muslim leaders to take a stand. At a big event in Pakistan about educating girls in Muslim communities, Malala asked Muslim leaders to fight against what the Taliban is doing
In many parts of the world, people want to have a say in their families - how many kids, when, and if they want them at all. This is called reproductive agency. We looked into how this freedom is linked with values and attitudes about sexual health, reproductive rights, and gender equality in Ethiop
Last year, the baseball world was buzzing about the Boras Four, a group of top free agents. This year, the focus is on Alex Bregman, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. Despite his impressive career stats, Bregman is still unsigned. Why is that? Let's dive into the reasons. First, there
You know those painful knee issues many people deal with as they age? It turns out, there’s a surprising connection to how our cells manage energy. Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO helps control a process in our cells called autophagy. Autophagy keeps cells healthy by recycling old pa
Think of smart speakers – those handy gadgets that let you control your home with a simple voice command. Well, they’re not just for entertainment anymore. In the world of health and social care, these devices are becoming superstars. Thanks to advancements in AI, machine learning, and understanding
