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AI may aid in identifying Alzheimer’s disease from brain scans

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Although investigators have made strides in detecting signs of Alzheimer’s disease using high-quality brain imaging tests collected as part of research studies, a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) recently developed an accurate method for detection that relies on routinely collected clinical brain images. The advance could lead to more accurate diagnoses.  For the study, …

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Cleveland Clinic Launches Initiative Focused on Improving Infant and Maternal Health

New Initiative Focused on Improving Infant and Maternal Health

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Cleveland Clinic launched the Center for Infant and Maternal Health initiative to help reduce infant and maternal mortality in Cuyahoga, Lorain and Summit counties.  According to the Ohio Equity Institute annual report, Cuyahoga County’s infant mortality rate was 7.6 per 1,000 live births in 2020. There are profound racial disparities: the infant mortality rate is …

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Patients Undergoing Surgery For Cancer Face Higher Risk of Suicide

Suicide rates higher among cancer patients

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New research reveals elevated suicide rates among adults undergoing surgery for cancer, with half of the suicides occurring during the first three postoperative years.  The work led by a team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham, published in JAMA Oncology, highlights the need for regular screening for distress …

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Linking of ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome

Linking of ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome

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Mayo Clinic researchers Linking of ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome  A specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, strengthens evidence that the bacterial component of the microbiome — …

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