Surge in Lyme Disease Cases Linked to Changes in Tracking Rules
The number of confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the United States has surged after recent changes in tracking rules. Reported cases rose by 68.5% in 2022 following updated definitions, shedding light on the true prevalence of the tick-borne disease. Health authorities are now better equipped to identify and report cases accurately, providing a clearer picture of the disease’s impact.
Stanford Medicine Study Reveals AI Can Distinguish Between Male and Female Brains with 90% Accuracy
Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an AI deep learning model that can distinguish between male and female brains with over 90% accuracy, shedding light on the impact of gender on brain development, aging, and neuropsychiatric diseases. The study’s findings have significant implications for developing personalized sex-specific biomarkers in psychiatric and neurological disorders, as well as innovative AI-based computational tools for future research.
Washington University School of Medicine Joins National Clinical Trials Network for Cancer Screening
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has joined a new national clinical trials network launched by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to investigate emerging technologies for cancer screening. The goal of the network is to reduce cancer-related illnesses and deaths, with a key priority being the inclusion of participants from diverse populations. Collaborating with Siteman Cancer Center, the investigators will lead trials in Missouri and parts of Illinois, aiming to reach diverse populations, including those living in underserved areas. The network’s primary focus is to evaluate the effectiveness of a screening technology designed to detect multiple cancers with a single blood test, with the researchers aiming to determine whether such tests can detect cancer early and ultimately save lives.
Study Reveals How Exposure to Music Influences Brain’s Interpretation of Rhythm
Discover the latest neuroscience news on how exposure to different types of music affects the brain’s interpretation of rhythm. A study involving participants from 15 countries reveals the brain’s bias toward simple integer ratios and how this preference varies across cultures. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the research sheds light on the evolution of the brain’s error-correction system and its impact on music perception.
860 Students in Windsor-Essex County Face School Suspension Due to Incomplete Immunization Records
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit takes action against 860 students for incomplete immunization records, enforcing school suspension. 98% of students are compliant, while 2% face exclusion until records are updated. Health unit offers support and services for affected families.
Rising Concern Over Orthorexia
Orthorexia, an eating disorder focused on ‘clean’ eating, is not formally recognized in the DSM but is gaining attention from clinicians. Experts warn of the physical and emotional consequences of this obsession with healthy eating, advocating for greater awareness and support for those affected.
Study Shows Incarceration History Linked to Worse Access to Health Care
A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum found that individuals with a history of incarceration have worse access to and receipt of health care. The study revealed that these individuals had lower percentages of receiving preventive services, such as physical examinations, blood pressure tests, and cancer screenings. The findings emphasize the need for efforts to improve access to education and health insurance coverage for individuals with a history of incarceration in order to mitigate disparities in care.
UK Recovery programme funding halted by government
Despite saving thousands of lives during the pandemic, the UK government is ending funding for the groundbreaking UK Recovery programme, causing dismay among senior scientists. The programme, which changed the treatment of Covid-19 patients and identified effective drugs, will now rely on funding from US-based philanthropists.
Users share harrowing experiences with anti-anxiety drug Pregabalin
Users of the anti-anxiety drug Pregabalin have shared their devastating experiences with the medication, citing severe side effects and dependency issues. Reports of erratic behavior, blurred vision, mood swings, and suicidal thoughts have raised concerns about the safety and awareness of Pregabalin prescription and usage.
Enobosarm Shows Promising Antitumor Activity in ER-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology has shown promising antitumor activity of enobosarm in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. The study assessed the activity and safety of enobosarm in women with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, with results showing potential benefits but also some drug-related adverse events. The study was funded by GTx, the original developer of enobosarm, and has implications for the potential role of androgen receptor modulation in cancer therapy.