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Feb 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can Large Language Models Pass Surgical Exams?

Imagine trying to pass a surgical exam with the help of a computer. A recent study asked just that. These computers are known as large language models (LLMs). They have been trained to understand and generate human language. Lately, these models have been given the ability to process images as well

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Spotlight on Vaccine Safety: Can combo models help?

COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Gender Bias in Medical Records: The Language That Speaks Volumes

Doctors could be unintentionally showing their opinions on patients based on the language they use to describe them. Using a type of artificial intelligence called Natural Language Processing, it's possible to identify subtle biases. This AI looks at the language used in the medical records to figur

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

What Do Doctors Really Think About Medical Evidence?

Imagine this: You're a doctor, and you've just read a study saying a treatment is "likely to work. " Do you jump right in and prescribe it? Or do you ask for more proof? This is what a recent study wanted to find out. They asked medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries what they

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Small Hands & Big Screens: What Can Toddlers Learn?

Screen are more popular than ever among toddlers. Across Latin America, tiny screens are replacing toys, and experts are starting to take notice. In a research that spanned 19 different countries, the digital diaper data delved into language skills of kids under 5 from various social and economic

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

The Mystery of the Mother Tongue: A Journey through Time

Long ago, way back in 1786, a British judge named William Jones had a eureka moment. He noticed something strange. Words in languages like Sanskrit and Latin were way too similar to be a coincidence. He figured they must have come from the same place. This idea gave birth to the concept of the Indo-

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Path to Better Treatment: Rethinking Neoadjuvant Therapy for Liver Cancer

Neoadjuvant therapy could be a game-changer in treating liver cancer. It is a type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts inside the liver. These bile ducts are like tiny tubes that help move waste from the liver to the gut. It is often caught late and is hard to treat. Doctors are now looking at

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Little Brains, Big Screens: What's the Verdict?

Little kids are curious and soak up everything around them. Screens are everywhere these days, from TV to tablets. It's natural to wonder how all this screen time affects their language skills. Researchers jumped in to see if the time toddlers spend on screens impacts their language and how they t

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Chatting Up English: How AI is Changing the Game for Students

The world is buzzing with new language tools, like generative AI. These tools have a lot of potential for English language learners (ELL). Many believe that AI could revolutionize the way ELLs tackle their writing assignments. Recently, some research on the impact of AI on ELLs focused on how m

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Feb 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Grammy Glow-Up Gone Awry

Imagine the scene: A gifted designer, Bianca Censori, steps onto the red carpet at the Grammys 2025. It's a high point, a jeweled night. She arrives cloaked in a fur coat she gracefully removes for her gown: an exquisite see-through dress. A noticeable tension appears. A seasoned expert, Judi James,

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