Researchers developed a technology called 'CluSTER' that selects and distributes training data, reducing repetitive learning and training time by up to 69.6%. This enables faster development of AI tailored to specific tasks, such as corporate customer service or medical information retrieval.
Professor Mark E Smith CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board at Diamond Light Source, a UK national synchrotron. He brings extensive experience in scientific research and senior leadership roles, including academic and executive positions at top universities.
Researchers at The Mount Sinai Hospital found combining rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy before coronary stent placement improves stent expansion in patients with calcified coronary nodules. The study, NODULE-SHOCK, showed a 19% increase in stent area compared to IVL alone.
A primary meta-analysis of 4,200 patients found lower short- and long-term mortality with mechanical thrombectomy compared to anticoagulation alone. However, larger randomized trials are necessary to confirm these findings and determine patient benefit.