Medicine & Healthcare Health informatics/Clinical informatics

A high-resolution cellular atlas of liver fibrosis and recovery identifies two proteins, SEMA4D and LMCD1, as promising therapeutic targets. The findings were validated in both mouse models and human patient samples, suggesting relevance to human disease.

Obesity trends have continued to rise in low- and middle-income countries over the past 45 years, but have plateaued in many high-income countries, a study in Nature reports.

A large-scale study of more than 31,000 patients found pneumonia occurred more often after breathing tubes were removed than during ventilation. Researchers say the condition, tied to swallowing dysfunction, should be recognized as a distinct clinical entity—one that may be preventable with early intervention.

A poor diet remains a leading contributor to ischaemic heart disease, according to an analysis from 204 countries over a 30-year period

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis of 36 cancer types from 185 countries, published in Nature Medicine. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco smoking, certain infections, and alcohol use remains essential for cancer prevention.

DGIST is creating AI that can physically collaborate with people, truly personalised healthcare, and quantum sensors which will perceive the world in entirely new ways.

Innovative approaches in cancer screening, drug development, and radioactive hazard protection are accelerating healthcare solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to better train doctors via personalising learning experiences, simulating clinical scenarios and supporting research. Yet, there are human, financial and resource-based barriers to its adoption. Healthcare institutions, medical schools, industry partners and government bodies need to work together to develop responsible and effective solutions.

Female individuals may experience a three-fold reduction in mortality risk from coronary heart diseases, when following recommended exercise guidelines, compared to male individuals, according to a study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research.

A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cultural norms and healthcare systems appear to significantly influence physician attitudes and, consequently, patient choices regarding this life-sustaining treatment.

Meta-analysis of medical research with LLMs reveals diagnostic accuracy

Hyperspectral imaging and AI can identify individuals using blood vessels in palms

New formula for hyperfiltration and glomerular filtration rate takes natural decline into account

SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin helps oxygenate kidneys while causing glucose removal through urine

Development of a low-cost, easy-to-use tool for assessing the lack of essential nutrients

Hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence related to proper weight and diabetes regulation

Duke-NUS introduces 35 innovative pictograms to make medication instructions clearer, especially for seniors.

Using real-world information written in Japanese, large language model displays accuracy on par with neuroradiologists

Incidence, risk factors found for pulmonary aspergillosis, an invasive fungal infection of lungs, among COVID-19 patients

An international consortium led by Duke-NUS Medical School introduces an ethics checklist for systematic and standardised assessment for research involving generative AI technologies in healthcare settings, enhancing accountability

Whether immunotherapy or conventional chemotherapy carries less mortality risk depends on BMI

Studied oxidative stress and Parkinson’s disease as a case study

This alliance by the student bodies of Singapore’s three medical schools continues to unify and represent the voice of the local medical student community through regular dialogue, engagement and collaboration with external stakeholders, including the Singapore Medical Association and Ministry of Health.

Growing use of AI reveals the need for global sustainability initiatives

Researchers develop method to calculate the probability of a fall for older adults

New scoring model enhances early prognosis prediction using prehospital resuscitation data only

New perspective argues pursuing fair AI for healthcare requires cross-disciplinary collaboration to translate methods into real-world benefits.

App leads to better birth preparation for pregnant women

Tests could soon identify patients who will respond well to the available treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia and those who will be resistant to it—which could improve their chances of survival.

- DGIST Professor Jin Ho Chang and Jae Youn Hwang's joint research team revealed for the first time in the world that the depth focused light can be increased by using a bubble layer temporarily created using ultrasound. - The collaborative research of ultrasound and optical imaging experts is expected to overcome the physical limitations of optical imaging and treatment depth.