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Medical curricula should be AI-focused - proposal

A proposed AI-centric medical curriculum aims to educate future healthcare practitioners in digital technology, with a focus on technical concepts, validation, ethics, and appraisal. The curriculum caters to varying student levels, from consumers to developers, promoting interprofessional collaboration and adaptable learning.

SourceNational University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine·JournalCell Reports Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateOct 17, 2023

New model for in vitro production of human brown fat cells lays groundwork for obesity, diabetes cell therapy

A new model for producing human brown fat cells in vitro has been developed, providing a potential solution for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. The researchers identified key cellular signaling cues that lead to brown adipocyte formation and successfully reproduced this process in human pluripotent stem cells.

SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalDevelopmental Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2023

Staying sharp: Researchers turn to an everyday shop tool to study how materials behave

A team of researchers at Texas A&M University is developing a new method for understanding metal behavior under extreme conditions using metal cutting, a traditional manufacturing tool. The process involves shearing or deforming the metal to extreme levels under high rates and can provide fundamental information on material strength an...

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences·DateJul 18, 2023

New tool may help spot “invisible” brain damage in college athletes

A new study published in The Neuroradiology Journal introduces an artificial intelligence computer program that can accurately identify changes in brain structure resulting from repeated head injury. This AI tool uses machine learning to process magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and distinguish between the brains of male athletes ...

SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalThe Neuroradiology Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2023

Optimizing sepsis treatment timing with a machine learning model

A new machine learning model estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis, taking into account vital signs and lab test results to predict patient survival. The model was trained on a dataset of over 14,000 individuals with sepsis and showed improved outcomes when actual treatment matched the recommended timeline.

SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 6, 2023

Numerical simulation of materials-oriented ultra-precision diamond cutting: Review and outlook

Researchers review numerical simulations for ultra-precision diamond cutting, exploring properties and microstructures of workpiece materials and their impact on the cutting process. The study provides guidelines for numerical simulations to predict machining responses for various materials.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMar 17, 2023

Advances in research on surface/interface friction behaviors of the metal cutting process

A systematic review of cutting friction behaviors in the metal cutting process reveals its significant impact on tool wear and surface quality. The study contributes to the development of high-quality cutting technology by understanding cutting friction mechanisms, simulation technologies, and anti-friction strategies.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateNov 28, 2022

Are smartwatch health apps to detect atrial fibrillation smart enough?

A study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology found that smartwatch health apps detecting atrial fibrillation generated a high rate of false positives and inconclusive results, especially in patients with certain cardiac conditions. Better algorithms and machine learning may help improve the accuracy of these devices.

SourceElsevier·JournalCanadian Journal of Cardiology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2022

Researchers develop screening tool to aid early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Researchers developed a universal screening tool for IPF that can alert primary care physicians to its possible presence, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. The Zero-burden Co-Morbidity Risk Score for IPF (ZCoR-IPF) algorithm uses existing patient records to identify patients at risk of developing the disease.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2022

U of M researchers find machine learning supports M Health Fairview emergency departments

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School developed a COVID-19 prediction model that performed well across gender, race, and ethnicity for three different outcomes. The logistic regression algorithm created to predict severe COVID-19 facilitated shared decision-making with patients regarding discharge, reducing undue de...

SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJan 25, 2022

Researchers presented the best ways to reduce of tool wear in the machining of superalloys

Researchers from South Ural State University and international universities reviewed over 200 sources to identify parameters that extend tool life in superalloys. The study suggests various methods, including tool tip texturing, flood cooling, and hybrid machining, to reduce wear and improve surface integrity.

SourceSouth Ural State University·JournalCIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology·DateNov 29, 2021

New tool can detect a precursor of engine-destroying combustion instability

A team of scientists from Tokyo University of Science has developed a machine learning-based tool to predict thermoacoustic oscillations in engines. The tool uses dynamical systems theory and can classify combustion into three states, identifying pressure fluctuations that indicate future combustion oscillations.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalAIAA Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 18, 2021

Machine learning may be the right tool for predicting success of opioid dispensing outcomes

A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health uses machine learning to predict successful opioid dispensing models in U.S. counties. The analysis reveals that prescription drug monitoring program access provisions are the most consistent predictors of high-dispensing and high-dose dispensing counties.

Emergency food management sector ill-prepared for digital disaster management

The emergency food management sector is ill-prepared for digital disaster management due to the lack of effective digital tools. A recent study found that existing digital strategies have not been proven effective or tested, leaving personnel with no guidance on potential best practices and the impact of digital tools.

SourceSociety for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc.·JournalDisaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness·TypeLiterature review·DateOct 15, 2021

Machine learning tool sorts the nuances of quantum data

A Cornell University-led team developed a machine learning tool called Correlation Convolutional Neural Networks (CCNN) to parse quantum matter and make distinctions in the data. CCNN can identify relationships among microscopic properties that are impossible to determine at the scale of quantum systems.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 7, 2021

Measuring AI's ability to learn is difficult

A recent study from the University of Waterloo found that measuring AI's ability to learn is challenging due to the complexity of tasks. The researchers discovered that no mathematical method can determine whether an AI-based tool can handle a task or not, even with precise task descriptions.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateJan 17, 2019