Using AI to repurpose existing drugs for treatment of rare diseases
Health Using AI to repurpose existing drugs for treatment of rare diseases Identifies possible therapies for thousands of diseases, including ones with no current treatments …
Drug-free nasal spray blocks, neutralizes viruses, bacteria
The nasal spray coats the nasal cavity, capturing large respiratory droplets and serving as a physical barrier against a broad spectrum of viruses and bacteria, …
Suicide among female doctors gets a closer look
Health Suicide among female doctors gets a closer look Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer September 20, 2024 9 min read Epidemiologist discusses research, shrinking …
To assess a smoker’s lung cancer risk, think years — not packs
Health To assess a smoker’s lung cancer risk, think years — not packs Jeffrey Yang with patient Albertha Gethers, who was treated for lung cancer …
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High doses of Adderall may increase psychosis risk
Health High doses of Adderall may increase psychosis risk Among those who take prescription amphetamines, 81% of cases of psychosis or mania could have been …
Breakthrough technique may help speed understanding, treatment of MD, ALS
Health Breakthrough technique may help speed understanding, treatment of MD, ALS Microscopy image of a skeletal muscle organoid. The green cells are in vitro-derived satellite …
Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why?
Illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Health Soda is bad for you yet your body wants it. Why? Psychiatrist explains why we crave junk food — …
Parkinson’s may take a ‘gut-first’ path
Health Parkinson’s may take a ‘gut-first’ path Damage to upper GI lining linked to future risk of Parkinson’s disease, says new study Jacqueline Mitchell BIDMC …
New AI tool can diagnose cancer, guide treatment, predict patient survival
Health New AI tool can diagnose cancer, guide treatment, predict patient survival Video: Wirestock/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus Ekaterina Pesheva September 4, 2024 9 min read …