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University of Cincinnati emergency medicine physicians safely eliminate thousands of unnecessary CT scans

A targeted quality improvement campaign by University of Cincinnati emergency medicine physicians safely reduced unnecessary head and cervical spine CT scans in low-risk trauma patients, saving patients $6.2 million in healthcare costs and avoiding significant radiation exposure. The campaign, which included continuing education sessio...

SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 18, 2026

Pennington Biomedical researchers help advance new tool for analyzing continuous glucose monitoring data

Researchers at Pennington Biomedical developed GVC-Calc to analyze continuous glucose monitoring data, providing a scalable and transparent approach. The platform supports batch processing, integrates individual-level data with cohort-level results, and offers consensus clinical metrics alongside exploratory measures.

SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·JournalNature Metabolism·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 16, 2026

Large language models could help turn fragmented environmental research into usable knowledge

Large language models can support environmental research through systematic literature screening, relational knowledge mining, and quantitative data extraction. These approaches can transform unstructured scientific literature into structured information that can be reused in databases, models, risk assessments, and environmental decis...

THInkPen, a “smart” pen for early screening of dysgraphia: study by Politecnico di Milano and the University of Insubria published

A study by Politecnico di Milano and the University of Insubria tested THInkPen, a sensorized pen, on over 700 children to assess writing difficulties. The results revealed significant relationships between digital indicators and clinical scores, confirming the ability of the pen to reliably reflect performance characteristics.

SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalPLOS Digital Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 10, 2026

A Google-like search engine for single-cell RNA

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center have developed a search engine, Malva, to analyze single-cell RNA data, enabling rapid analysis of millions of cells worldwide. Malva simplifies the task of wading through data from thousands of experiments and provides insights into RNA biology, cancer, and disease mechanisms.

SourceMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 28, 2026

Commentary: AI could help to implement health policy

A new study suggests that artificial intelligence can enhance the implementation of Medicaid work requirements by helping state agencies keep eligible individuals enrolled. AI tools can analyze existing databases to verify compliance or exemption status, reducing documentation difficulties and administrative complexities. However, huma...

SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalJAMA Health Forum·DateAug 7, 2026

Vegan diets and dietary energy density

This study investigates the link between vegan diets and dietary energy density, finding that adopting a vegan diet may lead to lower energy intake. The randomized clinical trial analyzed data from over 10,000 participants, suggesting that a well-planned vegan diet can be an effective way to reduce energy consumption.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateAug 6, 2026

AI learns to focus like humans to speed up video analysis

A new AI model developed by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology identifies the most relevant information in videos, significantly reducing analysis time. The model achieved state-of-the-art performance while using only 15.42% of available visual features and reduced processing time per video by approximately 65%.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalInformation Fusion·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 5, 2026

Zooming in: Electron orbitals photographed in 3D

Physicists have developed a method to visualize three-dimensional wavefunctions of molecules, enabling the study of molecular interactions. The technique, which uses a table-top soft-X-ray laser and powerful computer algorithms, allows for the imaging of features smaller than atomic scales.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2026

Statistical test helps judge the value of personalization

A new statistical test developed by Stanford researchers assesses whether personalizing interventions is worth it. The K-fold personalization test (KPT) provides an estimate of expected benefits and a range for potential gains, helping users understand trade-offs involved in tailoring interventions to individuals. This tool can aid inf...

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateJul 13, 2026

[Research Article] Context-aware landmark recognition in location-based augmented reality: A switching framework with a MobileNet backbone for cultural heritage engagement

A new study proposes a switching-based pervasive augmented reality framework that integrates location-based AR, deep learning, and context-awareness to improve landmark recognition. The framework significantly enhanced detection accuracy compared with conventional LBAR systems, while demonstrating high user satisfaction.

SourceBig Earth Data·JournalBig Earth Data·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 13, 2026

Hanyang University study proposes light-driven random number generator for image security

Researchers developed a photospike-based TRNG that harnesses unpredictable light-induced electrical charges to generate true random numbers. The device passed all 15 randomness tests and remained stable over millions of cycles, making it suitable for image authentication and deepfake detection.

SourceHanyang University Research Strategy Planning Team·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2026

Mainshock locations shape earthquake size distributions

Researchers from Kyoto University and ETH Zurich analyzed large earthquake sequences in Japan, finding that b-values are controlled more by mainshock location than time-dependent changes. The study suggests local geological conditions play a key role in shaping earthquake size distributions.

SourceKyoto University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 13, 2026

School performance linked to youth criminal justice

A study by King's College London found that students with declining school performance are at a higher risk of contact with the criminal justice system. Researchers identified 'signals' in school records indicating pupils who may need support, highlighting opportunities for early intervention.

SourceKing's College London·JournalJournal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 29, 2026

Only 38% of the world's population expected to live in large cities by 2100, study challenges current forecasts

A new study estimates that by 2100, only 38% of the world's population will live in large cities, with 450 million fewer people projected to reside in cities over a century than current trends suggest. Urban growth slows as countries urbanize, with smaller cities growing faster than larger ones initially.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 29, 2026

Obesity inequalities in England have widened since COVID-19 – with steepest increases in new cases in young adults

Rates of new obesity cases rose by 4% between 2019 and 2025, with the largest increases seen among young adults. The study also found significant disparities in obesity rates across sociodemographic groups and geographical regions, highlighting the need for deep-seated change to address the underlying factors driving obesity.

SourceHealth Data Research UK·JournalThe Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology·TypeObservational study·DateJun 24, 2026

UT San Antonio study: As FDA approved semaglutide for weight management, calls to poison control centers skyrocketed in the U.S.

A recent study found that the FDA approval of semaglutide for weight management led to a significant increase in calls to poison control centers, with over 8,000 cases reported by 2023. The majority of errors were preventable and stemmed from unintentional dosing or therapeutic mistakes.

SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·JournalJournal of Medical Toxicology·DateJun 23, 2026

Can scientists learn cells' language? UCLA-led team aims to decode cellular conversations

The project aims to systematically map how individual pairs of cells influence each other, with the goal of understanding cell-cell communication in health and disease. By characterizing the cellular dyad, scientists can determine which cell influenced which partner, when the interaction began and what changed as a result.

Preparing future math teachers to teach data science

A new curriculum at Iowa State University aims to prepare future math teachers to teach data science by leveraging their existing mathematical knowledge. The five-week module introduces students to the relationship between math and data science, using familiar structures such as algebra, geometry, and calculus to introduce new concepts.

SourceIowa State University·JournalScatterplot·DateJun 4, 2026