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AI Might Help Pick Up Heart Trouble in Dogs

Artificial intelligence can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, a new study finds. The AI program detects heart murmurs in canines with 90 accuracy, simila

Colonoscopy Still Beats New Blood Tests at Spotting Colon Cancer

Middle-aged folks facing a colon cancer screening now have a blood test they can choose over a standard colonoscopy. However, the blood test isn t as effective

More Than Half of Heat Deaths Can Be Blamed on Global Warming: Study

Researchers looking at the sweltering European summer of 2022 estimated that more than half of the heat-linked deaths occurring on the continent would not have

Marijuana Use Has Fallen 'Dramatically' Among U.S. Teens

Weed use among U.S. teenagers fell dramatically over the past decade, a new study shows. By 2021, only about 16 of teens said they were currently using marijuan

Iowa Resident Dies of Suspected Lassa Fever After Trip to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the case of an Iowa resident who died of Lassa fever after traveling recently to West Africa.The Ebola-like virus is rarely s

Alvotech and Teva Announce U.S. FDA Approval of Additional Presentation of Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn), Expanding its Label to Include Further Indications Approved for Reference Product, Stelara (ustekinumab)

American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22

Malnutrition is more likely among patients undergoing multiple orthopedic surgeries, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Societ

Clinical Practice Guidelines Updated for Primary Prevention of Stroke

In a clinical guideline issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and published online Oct. 21 in Stroke, updated recommendations

Globally, Suicide Risk Increased on Certain Days of the Week, Holidays

Suicide risk is highest on Mondays and increases on New Year s Day in most countries, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in The BMJ.Whanhee Lee, Ph.D

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Impact Executive Function, Behavior at Age 5 Years

Children with prenatal cannabis exposure exhibit some differences in aspects of executive function and behavior, according to a study published online Oct. 28 i