Tuberculosis strains resistant to new drugs are transmitted between patients

Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's biggest infectious disease killer with multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) posing a particular threat to global health. A study shows that resistance to the new MDR-TB treatment regimen recently recommended by the World Health Organization is already spreading between patients.


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Study advances possible blood test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with no signs of memory, disorientation, and slowed thinking to those with early signs of mild cognitive impairment. Decreases were more prominent in women with moderate or severe stages of the disease. Declines in men were evident in only one molecule, revealing a disease-specific difference between the men and women.


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Best of 2024: 3 Stages of Dementia: What to Expect as the Disease Progresses

Ease uncertainty by understanding the stages of dementia A big challenge and source of stress in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaRead More


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Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care

Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care. A new study on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.


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AI predicts cancer prognoses, responses to treatment

A new artificial intelligence tool combines data from medical images with text to predict cancer prognoses and treatment responses.


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