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Age, race impact AI performance on digital mammograms

OAK BROOK, Ill. – In a study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results. The study’s results were published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North
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Oncology events in Poland solidify collaboration with NCCN

WARSAW, POLAND [May 21, 2024] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a global nonprofit responsible for leading cancer treatment guidelines—is taking part in two events in Warsaw focused on advancing cancer care and highlighting the Poland-US bilateral achievements in health care from May 21-22, 2024.
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Pancreatic cancer research receives $8m philanthropic funding boost

An exceptional $8 million, 10-year philanthropic investment will spearhead new treatments for pancreatic cancer and create a new dedicated research centre at WEHI. Credit: WEHI An exceptional $8 million, 10-year philanthropic investment will spearhead new treatments for pancreatic cancer and create a new dedicated research
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Aging contributes to 2024 Systems Aging Gordon Research Conference

Aging is contributing at the 2024 Systems Aging Gordon Research Conference in Barcelona, Spain, from June 2–7. Credit: Impact Journals Aging is contributing at the 2024 Systems Aging Gordon Research Conference in Barcelona, Spain, from June 2–7. BUFFALO, NY- May 20, 2024 – Aging is
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Brain “assembloids” mimic human blood-brain barrier

In a pioneering achievement, a research team led by experts at Cincinnati Children’s have developed the world’s first human mini-brain that incorporates a fully functional blood-brain barrier (BBB). Credit: Cincinnati Children’s and Cell Stem Cell In a pioneering achievement, a research team led by experts
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Ex-cigarette smokers who vape may be at higher risk for lung cancer

EMBARGOED UNTIL:  9:15 a.m. PT, May 20, 2024 Credit: ATS EMBARGOED UNTIL:  9:15 a.m. PT, May 20, 2024 Session:  B20 – Lung Screening: One Size Does Not Fit All Association of Electronic Cigarette Use After Conventional Smoking Cessation with Lung Cancer Risk: A Nationwide Cohort
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Study reveals promising development in cancer-fighting nanotechnologies

A new study conducted by the Wilhelm Lab at the University of Oklahoma examines a promising development in biomedical nanoengineering. Published in Advanced Materials, the study explores new findings on the transportation of cancer nanomedicines into solid tumors.  Credit: University of Oklahoma A new study
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NCSA Awards 2024 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship

Nellie Haug, a Carle Illinois College of Medicine student, was awarded the 2024 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at a ceremony with the Technology Entrepreneur Center April 24. Credit: NCSA Nellie Haug, a Carle Illinois College of Medicine student, was awarded the 2024 Fiddler
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