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Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Oxford University have now developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called EVE (evolutionary model of variant effect), which uses a sophisticated type of machine learning to detect patterns of genetic variation across hundreds of thousands of nonhuman species and then use them to make predictions about the meaning of variations in human genes.
Research News
Frustrated by a lack of information around birth control, Alice Pelton founded The Lowdown, a review platform and resource for contraception that’s run by women, for women.
Fertility23
Australians going through IVF will soon be able to claim a Medicare rebate for testing that can help them prevent passing serious genetic disorders on to their child.
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As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers.
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Discovery on Protein BRD4 Function in Mice Marks Critical Step in Research to Treat Patients with Complex Congenital Disorders and Cancers
Research News
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has today decided to award the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch
Cardio23
Current cardiovascular risk stratification tools are based on a relatively small number of risk factors developed by the Cox proportional hazards model which is known to imperfectly estimate risk.
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Med-tech start-ups accelerated towards commercial success
Cardio23
The future of cardiovascular disease management lies in technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a case study for the success and uptake of digital health technology.
Research News
Genetic sequencing is becoming the catalyst for a new area of patients no longer interested in a “cookie cutter” diagnosis.
Cancer23
Both sexes have the same risk for inherited gene mutations, such as BRCA1/2 and PALB2.
Cardio23
Improved lifestyle choices can influence heart disease risk and slow down the progression of heart disease
Cancer23
The potential of mRNA technology goes well beyond COVID into some of our most prevalent diseases, from the flu to heart disease and even cancer.
Cardio23
It has been shown that blood group plays a role in how a person is infected by viruses and bacteria and even for the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
Cardio23
11 cardiovascular research bodies have founded The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum.
Fertility23
Pfizer is the preferred COVID19 vaccine for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy.
Cardio23
The latest in “electronic medicine” offers an alternative to temporary pacemakers and could help reduce tissue scarring.
Cardio23
WHO has created a List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
Fertility23
One-third of women using fertility treatment are being diagnosed with endometriosis after they start and the late diagnosis reduces the chance of having a baby, according to a new study.
Fertility23
Global surveillance data from large numbers of pregnant women have not identified any significant safety concerns with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines given at any stage of pregnancy.