A Doctor Speaks Out About Ageism In Medicine

Society gives short shrift to older age. This distinct phase of life doesn't get the same attention that's devoted to childhood. And the special characteristics of people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond are poorly understood.

Healthy, stress-busting fat found hidden in dirt

Thirty years after scientists coined the term "hygiene hypothesis" to suggest that increased exposure to microorganisms could benefit health, CU Boulder researchers have identified an anti-inflammatory fat in a soil-dwelling bacterium that may be responsible.

Helping doctors fight cancer with 5G

In the future, doctors will have the ability to convert 2-Dimensional patient CT Scans and MRIs into 3-Dimensional holographic renderings in order to precisely dissect around and remove cancer.

Do physicians properly advise women with dense breasts on cancer risk?

A new study has shown that more than half of physicians - primary care doctors and specialists - may be unaware that dense breasts are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and nearly half reported not being aware of laws requiring physicians to inform women about mammography-related breast density risks and supplemental screening options.

Artificial Intelligence May Help Doctors in Detecting Lung Cancer

The AI researchers from Google who is working with Northwestern Medicine created an AI model capable of detecting lung cancer from screening tests. It is said to be better than human radiologists with an average of eight years' experience.

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