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Canadian Technology from Alberta Detects Early Stage of Alzheimer’s through Speech Analysis.

June 11, 2023

Researchers in Alberta have developed a machine-learning model which identifies audio cues suggesting early onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The technology listens for specific speech patterns such as longer pauses, word length or complexity, and speech intelligibility, allowing researchers to distinguish between patients and healthy individuals with an accuracy rate of …

Experimental Cancer Drug May Reduce Inflammation Related to Heart Disease, According to Study

June 11, 2023

A new study has revealed that an experimental cancer drug, saracatinib, may have a positive impact on inflammation which is linked to heart disease. The study was conducted by the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and details can be found in a report published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research. The buildup of …

Some Cancer Patients May Have Better Outcomes Than Long COVID Patients

June 11, 2023

A recent study conducted in the UK has shed light on the long-term effects of COVID-19, which persist or emerge after the initial bout with the virus is believed to have “ended.” According to the study, patients suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID, reported worse fatigue and quality of …

Walmart to Extend Its HIV Outreach Program for Specialized Services

June 11, 2023

David Rosario, a restaurant owner from New Jersey, remembers the late 1980s with mixed emotions as he achieved his goal of becoming a professional dancer in New York City in a world where many young male friends lost their lives to AIDS, which hit the gay community especially hard. Today, Rosario picks up medication at …

Top air purifiers for tackling wildfire smoke

June 11, 2023

As Canada’s wildfires result in smoke blanketing Northeastern US cities, health authorities advise people to remain indoors and use high-quality N95 masks when heading outside. However, some homes may have more polluted air inside than outside, making the integration of a good air purifier with a HEPA filter essential. HEPA filters can get rid of …

Lawsuit Filed by Chamber of Commerce Against Biden Administration on Federal Control of Drug Prices

June 11, 2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the Medicare price negotiation provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Merck also filed a lawsuit earlier this week, making the Chamber of Commerce the second organization to challenge the measure. In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce argued that government price …

High Margins Guaranteed: The Profit Formula in Baby Food

June 11, 2023

The basic economic principle that states the more something costs, the less of it people will buy holds true for most consumer goods. However, in the unique case of baby food, parents will skimp on most things before they trade down on infant nutrition. This makes the market for baby food a lucrative one, especially …

Canadian Wildfires: A Warning of the Far-reaching Perils Beyond the Flames

June 10, 2023

Wildfires can pose a threat even from afar, with the smoke and pollution traveling far and wide. Professor Rebecca Saari of the University of Waterloo explained that the worst pollution levels often occur downwind of the fire, and particles can transform and react with other chemicals in the air, causing a regional impact. In the …

How My Partner Supported Me in Overcoming an Enigmatic Illness

June 10, 2023

During a hospital stay with strange fevers and a history of pulmonary embolism, the author’s partner surprised her with his calm demeanor. Though usually an anxious hypochondriac, Andy remained level-headed during her medical crisis. He calmly reminded her of the importance of a chest CT and urged her to take it, despite her initial refusal. …

RSV treatment for infants recommended for FDA approval by committee

June 10, 2023

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee unanimously voted in favor of approving a new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) treatment for infants. The committee voted 21 to 0 in favor of the recommendation. RSV, also known as human respiratory syncytial virus, is a common and contagious virus that affects the …