Imagine having a super-smart assistant that can help diagnose diseases and manage patient records. That's what a team of researchers created with MedFound, a language model designed just for the healthcare field. With a staggering 176 billion parameters, MedFound was trained on real medical texts an
You know how important it is to get rid of excess fluids in heart failure? Well, did you know that many patients become resistant to standard diuretics? We're talking about a whopping 30% to 45% of patients! This is where lateral epidural stimulation (LES) comes in. Let's break it down. Imagine if
Ever wondered how simple tools like ice and a pulse monitor can team up to help patients after heart surgery? Let's dive into a study that's all about combining these two to treat a common side effect. Imagine this: You've just had a procedure on your heart, and now your arm is swollen and bruised.
Mental health and substance abuse issues often start in young people's lives and can happen together. Treating both at the same time is becoming more common in real-world clinics. But what works best? No one's quite sure yet. Many young people face a tough battle with mental health and substance us
Distance education has popped up as a big deal in medical schools, promising wider access and up-to-date content. But when COVID-19 hit, lots of students found themselves taking anatomy classes online overnight. This wasn't just a thing in 2020—even natural disasters like the 2023 earthquakes made r
Ever wondered how to make your work tools smarter? Well, integrating AI into your favorite Microsoft Office alternative is easier than you think! ZDNET's recommendations are the result of hours of testing and research. They gather data from various sources, including vendor listings, reviews from cu
Imagine mining a goldmine of medical information right from your laptop. That's what scientists are doing with Reddit data. People share their experiences with drugs and their effects all the time on social media. This can be a treasure trove for medical researchers trying to understand the side eff
Sorghum, a versatile crop that thrives in tough conditions, faces a big challenge in warm, humid places. A fungus called Colletotrichum sublineola causes anthracnose, a serious disease that slashes crop yields. Finding resistant strains is key to protecting sorghum crops. A previous study linked a g
Demi Moore, a Hollywood veteran with over four decades of experience, finally snagged her first major acting award. She took home the Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy for her role in "The Substance. " Moore, now 62, was clearly surprised and grateful, saying, "I'm in shock. I've
Have you ever heard of a president refusing to leave their office, even when the law says they must? That’s exactly what’s happening in South Korea. Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been holed up in his compound, ignoring detention warrants. This all started after he declared martial law in a p
