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Virtual Reality Supports Patient Understanding of Cancer

Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing cancer patient education, significantly improving understanding of disease and treatment, according to new research.

Early Behavioural Symptoms in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Could Aid Early Diagnosis

Neuropsychiatric symptoms are highly prevalent in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD), with nearly all patients exhibiting behavioral changes early in the disease course, according to a recent study.

Long-Term Lung Damage After Severe COVID-19: New Findings

Patients recovering from severe COVID-19 pneumonia may experience persistent lung function impairment long after hospital discharge, with new research highlighting vascular dysfunction as a key driver of long-term damage.

RSV Co-Infections Drive ICU Admissions in Hospitalized Children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a leading cause of pediatric respiratory infections, with a new study highlighting its widespread co-infections and severe clinical outcomes in hospitalized children.

How Juvenile Arthritis Disrupts Puberty in Children

Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) face more than just joint pain, emerging research reveals that the condition may significantly delay puberty.

New Ultrasound Treatment Significantly Reduces Acne Scars

A novel high-intensity, high-frequency ultrasound device has demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing facial acne scars, according to a new clinical study.

Sex-Specific Heart Risks: Muscle Strength Matters

A study using machine learning has identified dynapenia, age-related muscle weakness, as a critical but overlooked risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), particularly in females.

Transforming Clinical Trials to Fast-Track Cancer Immunotherapy

Discover how SITC’s innovative strategies are transforming clinical trials to accelerate the development and approval of cancer immunotherapies, aiming for 100 new treatments in the next decade.

To What Extent Can a Smartphone App Help Pregnant Smokers Quit?

A groundbreaking new study is testing an AI-powered smartphone app designed to help pregnant smokers quit, leveraging social support and adaptive reinforcement learning to improve outcomes.

Smarter Screening: Using AI To Identify TB Risk in HIV

A new machine learning model predicts active tuberculosis in people with HIV more accurately than current tests, offering a promising tool for early intervention and preventive treatment.