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Study reveals stigmatizing responses in LLMs for addiction-related queries

As artificial intelligence is rapidly developing and becoming a growing presence in healthcare communication, a new study addresses a concern that large language models (LLMs) can reinforce harmful stereotypes by using stigmatizing language.

26 Jul 2025

New method uses magnetism for targeted drug delivery

Researchers have demonstrated that microscopic drug delivery containers can be magnetically steered to their targets, advancing the development of precision medicine for treating diseases such as cancer.

25 Jul 2025

AI-designed proteins bring personalized cancer treatment within reach

Precision cancer treatment on a larger scale is moving closer after researchers have developed an AI platform that can tailor protein components and arm the patient's immune cells to fight cancer.

24 Jul 2025

Bias found in AI models diagnosing skin diseases across demographics

An international research team led by Assistant Professor Zhiyu Wan from ShanghaiTech University has recently published groundbreaking findings in the journal Health Data Science, highlighting biases in multimodal large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4 and LLaVA in diagnosing skin diseases from medical images.

24 Jul 2025

New gravity-based method improves platelet-rich plasma extraction

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of blood plasma; its concentration of platelets is of great value in regenerative medicine as they are essential in accelerating healing and repairing tissue.

24 Jul 2025

AI-powered, speech-based screening tool offers new hope for early Parkinson’s detection

Computer scientists at the University of Rochester have developed an AI-powered, speech-based screening tool that can help people assess whether they are showing signs of Parkinson's disease, the fastest growing neurological disability in the world.

24 Jul 2025

High-resolution whole-cortex imaging reveals neurovascular dynamics in awake mice

Neurovascular coupling (NVC) is the dynamic regulation of cerebral blood flow in response to neural activity. Specifically, when neurons become active, nearby blood vessels dilate to increase blood supply, thereby meeting the heightened energy demands associated with neural activity.

24 Jul 2025

AI-driven microscopy predicts and tracks protein aggregation in real time

The accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain is central to the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

24 Jul 2025

Open-source AI tool matches commercial systems in medical scan reporting

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that free, open-source artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help doctors report medical scans just as well as more expensive commercial systems without putting patient privacy at risk.

24 Jul 2025

AI tool helps doctors predict hospital death risk in cirrhosis patients

Predicting who might die while in the hospital is one of the hardest challenges for doctors caring for people with serious liver disease.

24 Jul 2025

New imaging tool measures inner ear fluid to assess hearing loss

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear.

23 Jul 2025

Researchers develop therapeutic nanoparticles beyond delivery

A group of University of Ottawa researchers have already shown how scientists can harness gene therapies to deliver nano-sized treatments for cancer, cardiovascular and other diseases.

23 Jul 2025

Review highlights the evolution of research related to implantable brain-computer interfaces

A review published in Advanced Science highlights the evolution of research related to implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals that are then translated into commands for external devices to potentially benefit individuals with impairments such as loss of limb function or speech.

23 Jul 2025

New collaborative effort harnesses AI to drive ALS drug discovery in Louisiana

Answer ALS is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating AI-powered drug discovery for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.

23 Jul 2025

Temporary tattoo sticker could detect small amounts of GHB in alcoholic beverages

Temporary tattoos aren't just for kids anymore - semi-permanent versions have become a favorite among adults who don't want the commitment of the real thing.

23 Jul 2025

Machine learning improves prediction of death risk in hospitalized cirrhosis patients

Researchers employed a machine learning technique known as random forest analysis and found that it significantly outperformed traditional methods in predicting which hospitalized patients with cirrhosis are at risk of death, according to a new paper published in Gastroenterology.

23 Jul 2025

States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices

More states are passing laws to protect information generated by a person's brain and nervous system as technology improves the ability to unlock the sensitive details of a person's health, mental states, emotions, and cognitive functioning.

23 Jul 2025

New menstrual blood test detects endometriosis with five times greater sensitivity

Almost 200 million people, including children, around the world have endometriosis, a chronic disease in which the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.

22 Jul 2025

Low-cost diagnostic tool delivers COVID-19 test results in under an hour

An affordable new diagnostic tool that delivers COVID-19 test results in under an hour could help boost pandemic preparedness in resource-poor regions, according to a team of researchers.

22 Jul 2025

PhoreMost demonstrates new approach to rationalize molecular glue drug discovery

PhoreMost Ltd., a next-generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) company progressing a pipeline of degrader therapeutics within oncology and inflammation, today announced the publication of a study demonstrating the capabilities of its high-throughput GlueSEEKER platform to accelerate the design and development of novel molecular glue degraders.

22 Jul 2025

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Study reveals stigmatizing responses in LLMs for addiction-related queries

New method uses magnetism for targeted drug delivery

AI-designed proteins bring personalized cancer treatment within reach

Bias found in AI models diagnosing skin diseases across demographics

New gravity-based method improves platelet-rich plasma extraction

AI-powered, speech-based screening tool offers new hope for early Parkinson’s detection

High-resolution whole-cortex imaging reveals neurovascular dynamics in awake mice

AI-driven microscopy predicts and tracks protein aggregation in real time

Open-source AI tool matches commercial systems in medical scan reporting

AI tool helps doctors predict hospital death risk in cirrhosis patients

New imaging tool measures inner ear fluid to assess hearing loss

Researchers develop therapeutic nanoparticles beyond delivery

Review highlights the evolution of research related to implantable brain-computer interfaces

New collaborative effort harnesses AI to drive ALS drug discovery in Louisiana

Temporary tattoo sticker could detect small amounts of GHB in alcoholic beverages

Machine learning improves prediction of death risk in hospitalized cirrhosis patients

States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices

New menstrual blood test detects endometriosis with five times greater sensitivity

Low-cost diagnostic tool delivers COVID-19 test results in under an hour

PhoreMost demonstrates new approach to rationalize molecular glue drug discovery

Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

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