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Can AI Improve Pulmonary Hypertension Detection?

Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening condition, is commonly seen in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), significantly increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality.

H5N1 Mutation May Enable Human Spread

A single genetic mutation in the bovine influenza H5N1 virus may have the potential to adapt to human hosts.

Age and Sex Differences in Glycemic Control, Heart Rate and Brain Function

Glycemic control influences brain connectivity and heart variability, with distinct age and sex differences in healthy adults.

New Strategies for Monitoring Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis C

Among serum biomarkers, the FIB-4 and APRI scores are widely recognised for assessing advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis.

When Humidity Hurts: The Hidden Risk to Lung Health

New insights from a large-scale study reveal how humidity influences respiratory health, offering both protective benefits and potential risks to lung function.

MRI Body Fat Analysis Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk: RSNA 2024

New links found between body fat distribution and risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

100% Accuracy in Diagnosing Stroke Types with Novel MRI

Low-field 0.23-T MRI with a novel sequence achieves 100% accuracy in stroke diagnosis within 24 hours of onset.

Higher Thromboembolic Risk in Patients with Lung Cancer on Immunotherapy

A recent study highlights an increased risk of thromboembolic events in metastatic lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors…

Genetic Causes of Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes in British Asian People

New research reveals a genetic predisposition to Type 2 diabetes amongst British Asian individuals.

Dupilumab Shows Long-Term Benefits in Paediatric Asthma

Findings from the VOYAGE and EXCURSION studies confirm the efficacy of dupilumab in children aged 6–11 years with moderate-to-severe type 2 asthma.