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			<title>165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug</title>
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			<description>A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in dementia patients across the board—including those with no prior heart disease or stroke—challenging the long-held belief that some patients might be safer candidates than others. Because risperidone is the only drug of its type licensed for dementia, doctors often use it as a last resort when distressing symptoms become unmanageable.</description>
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			<title>ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks</title>
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			<description>As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag: even when instructed to act like trained therapists, these systems routinely break core ethical standards of mental health care. In side-by-side evaluations with peer counselors and licensed psychologists, researchers uncovered 15 distinct ethical risks — from mishandling crisis situations and reinforcing harmful beliefs to showing biased responses and offering “deceptive empathy” that mimics care without real understanding.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:04:35 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>American Heart Association warns 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease by 2050</title>
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			<description>Heart disease is on track to tighten its grip on American women. New projections from the American Heart Association warn that over the next 25 years, cardiovascular disease will rise sharply, driven largely by a surge in high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. By 2050, nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure, and close to one in three women ages 22 to 44 may already be living with some form of heart disease.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:18:18 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked</title>
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			<description>A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives doctors the tools to focus entire visits on weight care. In a massive real-world trial, the program halted population weight gain and increased access to obesity treatment. Now, health systems across the U.S. are lining up to adopt it.</description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:25:08 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan</title>
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			<description>Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing real costs—not just premiums—can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially when provider networks or drug rules change. New assistance programs for low-income adults offer valuable help for 2026.</description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:22:46 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Chronic pain may dramatically raise your blood pressure</title>
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			<description>Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links between long-lasting pain, depression, inflammation, and rising hypertension risk.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:42:19 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>New pill could finally control stubborn high blood pressure</title>
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			<description>A new pill called baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications. In a recent study, the drug lowered blood pressure and also seemed to protect the kidneys by reducing signs of damage. Doctors say this could help millions of people with chronic kidney disease, a condition that often makes blood pressure harder to control.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:01:32 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction</title>
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			<description>Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) becomes hyperactive when animals learn that alcohol eases the agony of withdrawal. This circuit helps explain why people relapse: their brains learn that alcohol brings relief from stress and anxiety.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:11:24 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sleepless nights may raise dementia risk by 40%, Mayo Clinic reveals</title>
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			<description>Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles were 40% more likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment, with brain scans showing changes linked to Alzheimer’s. Those reporting reduced sleep showed declines comparable to being four years older, while certain genetic risk carriers saw even steeper drops.</description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 02:02:57 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery</title>
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			<description>Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear exercise, and lead them to believe surgery is the only option, even when less invasive treatments could help. By focusing on clinical diagnosis instead, patients may avoid unnecessary scans, reduce health costs, and make better choices about their care.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:27:09 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Why listening may be the most powerful medicine</title>
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			<description>In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond simple questions, values-driven listening—marked by presence, curiosity, and compassion—can transform both patients and providers.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:50:52 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>The surprising link between hearing loss, loneliness, and lifespan</title>
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			<description>People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing translates into fuller living.</description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:25:27 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>USC&#039;s new AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250623233327.htm</link>
			<description>A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalized pain relief using AI and ultrasound power no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by USC and UCLA engineers, it reads brain signals, adapts on the fly, and bends naturally with your spine.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:38:14 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bed bugs are most likely the first human pest, new research shows</title>
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			<description>Researchers compared the whole genome sequence of two genetically distinct lineages of bed bug, and their findings indicate bed bugs may well be the first true urban pest.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:23:10 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>When doctors skip the numbers, patients may misjudge the health risks</title>
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			<description>Doctors can better communicate health numbers and statistical risks to their patients. Decision psychology experts give five strategies for effective patient-physician communication on quantitative medical information.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:52 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132119.htm</link>
			<description>Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:21:19 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mindfulness course effective in people with difficult-to-treat depression</title>
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			<description>Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 20:45:20 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>AI tool uses face photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer outcomes</title>
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			<description>Researchers developed FaceAge, an AI tool that calculate&#039;s a patient biological age from a photo of their face. In a new study, the researchers tied FaceAge results to health outcomes in people with cancer: When FaceAge estimated a younger age than a cancer patient&#039;s chronological age, the patient did significantly better after cancer treatment, whereas patients with older FaceAge estimates had worse survival outcomes.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 21:52:30 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>New chronic pain therapy retrains the brain to process emotions</title>
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			<description>Researchers have created an effective therapy for chronic pain that reduces pain intensity by focusing on emotional regulation.</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:13:22 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Teens with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests</title>
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			<description>One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health conditions when it comes to social media -- from changes in mood to time spent on sites.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 12:14:12 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Machine learning brings new insights to cell&#039;s role in addiction, relapse</title>
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			<description>Researchers have applied object recognition technology to track changes in brain cell structure and provide new insights into how the brain responds to heroin use, withdrawal and relapse.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:16:34 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Trouble hearing in noisy places and crowded spaces? Researchers say new algorithm could help hearing aid users</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220638.htm</link>
			<description>BU researchers develop a brain-inspired algorithm that can help people with hearing loss pick out conversations in noisy, crowded spaces.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:06:38 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Long-term survival rates of some Acute Myeloid Leukemia patients could double with sensitive bone marrow test</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220307.htm</link>
			<description>A highly sensitive bone marrow test could double survival rates for some groups of younger adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) by helping doctors identify if they might relapse up to three months earlier.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:03:07 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>AI model for thyroid cancer diagnosis, with over 90% accuracy and reduced consultation preparation time</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113803.htm</link>
			<description>An interdisciplinary research team has unveiled the world&#039;s first artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to classify both the cancer stage and risk category of thyroid cancer, achieving impressive accuracy exceeding 90%. This innovative AI model promises to significantly cut frontline clinicians&#039; pre-consultation preparation time by approximately 50%, aligning with the HKSAR Government&#039;s initiative to harness AI technology in healthcare.</description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:38:03 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures</title>
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			<description>Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in young women. The study surveyed over 850 women aged 18-25 in Australia and Lebanon, examining the roles that mothers and sisters play in shaping body dissatisfaction, body appreciation, and eating patterns.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:26:39 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>A repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may help treat alcohol use disorder and related pain</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422155830.htm</link>
			<description>A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with alcohol use disorder (AUD).</description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:30 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163116.htm</link>
			<description>A data-informed approach to scheduling patient encounters with clinicians can reduce risks associated with diabetes management by up to 19.4%, especially for underserved populations, says new research.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:31:16 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Sleep matters: Duration, timing, quality and more may affect cardiovascular disease risk</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124710.htm</link>
			<description>Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning and self-reported sleep satisfaction, and addressing these different dimensions of sleep may help to reduce cardiometabolic health and related risk factors, according to a new scientific statement.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:47:10 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Brain study increases understanding of what triggers drug use relapse</title>
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			<description>Research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating neuronal activity and thereby the formation of strong drug-related memories, which can trigger relapse in individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). The study, detailing these epigenetic mechanisms in the brain, uncovers a new molecular target for the development of novel SUD treatments.</description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:09:55 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy improve chronic low back pain</title>
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			<description>Eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy were associated with improved pain, physical function and quality of life and reduced daily opioid dose in adults with chronic low back pain that required treated with daily opioids, according to a new study. This is one of the largest studies to date to evaluate mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy as treatment for opioid-treated chronic pain.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:31:05 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Home care cooperatives may be key to addressing the critical shortage of caregivers for the elderly</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407113952.htm</link>
			<description>Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans. Participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care services.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:39:52 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Study reveals how alcohol abuse damages cognition</title>
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			<description>For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:24:30 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Adulting is hard on the heart: Teen to young adulthood is a critical time to address risk</title>
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			<description>Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future, according to a new scientific statement.</description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:33:10 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Maternal depression can lead to children&#039;s emotional overeating, study shows</title>
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			<description>Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study looks at long-term effects of early maternal depression on children, underscoring the need to provide adequate support for mothers who might be struggling.</description>
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			<title>Assessing pain, anxiety and other symptoms of nursing home residents unable to speak for themselves</title>
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			<description>As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to those caring for them. Therefore, information needed for the evaluation of symptoms and subsequent treatment decisions typically does not reliably exist in nursing home electronic health records. A new paper reports on the novel adaptation of a commonly used symptom assessment instrument to more comprehensively acquire this difficult-to-obtain data with the ultimate goal of enabling knowledge-based expansion of palliative care services in nursing homes to address residents&#039; symptoms.</description>
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			<title>Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain</title>
			<link>https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310131832.htm</link>
			<description>A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced &#039;clinically significant depression and anxiety.&#039; Among those most at risk, the analysis showed, were women, younger adults and people with fibromyalgia.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:18:32 EDT</pubDate>
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			<title>Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage to physical and mental wellbeing, study finds</title>
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			<description>A &#039;chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication&#039; is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as psychiatric or psychosomatic conditions, with a profound and lasting impact on patients, researchers have found. A study involving over 3,000 participants -- both patients and clinicians -- found that these misdiagnoses (sometimes termed &#039;in your head&#039; by patients) were often associated with long term impacts on patients&#039; physical health and wellbeing and damaged trust in healthcare services.</description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:18:30 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health</title>
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			<description>Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement.</description>
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			<description>Conversations about parental duties continue to be led by mothers, even if both parents earn the same amount of money, finds a new study.</description>
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			<description>Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education and financial stability as people without the disorder. Researchers theorized one cognitive process could be to blame: decision making.</description>
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			<description>Data from 65 countries suggests that the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) -- a widely used research tool -- generally holds up well when applied across diverse groups of people, underscoring its potential value in research and policymaking, according to a new study.</description>
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			<description>An international research team concludes that gentle touch is not only good for mental health, but also for the evolution of cooperation.</description>
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			<description>Scientists have found that a test to detect circulating tumor DNA can predict lung cancer outcome.</description>
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			<description>Some decisions in life are so significant that they have a massive impact on the course of a person&#039;s future. Whether it&#039;s the decision to emigrate, quit a job, end a long-term relationship, or report a sexual assault, these choices are transformative. They shape personal identities and life trajectories in unpredictable and often irreversible ways. A new conceptual paper offers a framework for understanding and studying these life-changing decisions.</description>
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			<description>Researchers design a new way to more reliably evaluate AI models&#039; ability to make clinical decisions in realistic scenarios that closely mimic real-life interactions. The analysis finds that large-language models excel at making diagnoses from exam-style questions but struggle to do so from conversational notes. The researchers propose set of guidelines to optimize AI tools&#039; performance and align them with real-world practice before integrating them into the clinic.</description>
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			<description>Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.</description>
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			<description>Researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications.</description>
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			<description>Physician researchers found 39 weeks of gestation is optimal for delivery in mothers with chronic hypertension.</description>
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			<description>A new study shows that when clinicians hear a patient described with negatively biased language, they develop less empathy towards the patient and, in some cases, become less accurate in recalling the patient&#039;s critical health details.</description>
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