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RadiologyNear-Perfect C-Spine Fracture Detection: Is AI Worth the Cost?
AI fracture detection on CT scans significantly improves diagnostic accuracy for cervical spine injuries. This early health technology assessment shows a 10.5% sensitivity boost for only a 0.3% rise in costs.
Medical UpdatesTamil Nadu’s TB Mortality Prediction Tool: A National Imperative
Tamil Nadu's TB SeWA, a digital tool for TB mortality prediction, reduced deaths by up to 30%. This ICMR-NIE developed calculator is awaiting national rollout in India.
Medical UpdatesHow CAR T-Cells Are Revolutionizing Gut Health in the Elderly
A groundbreaking study shows how CAR T-cell therapy, by targeting senescent cells, can boost gut regeneration, reduce inflammation, and heal radiation damage in mice. Early results in human cells suggest a promising future for older adults and cancer patients.
Medical UpdatesPhysician’s Guide to the Wearable Device Carbon Crisis
Global use of wearable health devices, like CGM and ECG monitors, is set to skyrocket 42-fold by 2050, raising major e-waste and carbon footprint concerns. A look at the environmental challenge and sustainable design solutions.
Medical UpdatesAnxiety & Insomnia: A Silent Threat to Your Immune System
A new study links anxiety and insomnia to a significant drop in natural killer cells, key immune defenders. This decline suggests a weakened immune system, raising the risk of infections, inflammation, and chronic disease.
Medical UpdatesWhy Leading Indian Fertility Experts are Warning Against niPGT
Leading Indian fertility bodies (ISAR, IFS, ACE) warn against the routine niPGT clinical use for embryo selection due to high misdiagnosis rates and unproven efficacy.
RadiologyIs Your Biopsy Threshold Right? PSA-Density & PI-RADS Guide
New research optimizes PSA density cut-offs for prostate cancer biopsy by factoring in prostate volume and PI-RADS category. Therefore, urologists should adjust thresholds for larger glands.
Obstetrics and GynaecologyFetal Bradycardia: A Critical Warning for Long QT Syndrome
Discover how Fetal Bradycardia LQTS is the most common cause of persistent fetal sinus bradycardia, emphasizing the role of prenatal genetic testing for tailored management.
Obstetrics and GynaecologyNew Ultrasound Markers Predict Abnormal Karyotype in Early Loss
This new study explores how combining specific abnormal ultrasound features in live first-trimester miscarriages can predict an abnormal karyotype, linking factors like low CRL and bradycardia to a higher genetic risk.
Obstetrics and GynaecologyWhy Socioeconomic Factors Delay Prenatal CHD Diagnosis
A new study reveals how low socioeconomic status and remote residence cause delayed Prenatal CHD Diagnosis, significantly mediating the decision to terminate the pregnancy.
RadiologyNew CT Predictor for Sarcoma Lung Mets Survival
This study identifies a crucial baseline CT parameter—the number of pulmonary lesions—as an independent predictor of overall survival for sarcoma lung metastases.
RadiologyDVA Revolutionizes PAE: Less Radiation, Same Quality
A new trial shows Digital Variance Angiography (DVA) cuts radiation dose by up to 80% during Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). Learn how this ultra-low-dose technique maintains excellent image quality.
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