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AI tools show promise in detecting early heart dysfunction in women

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Background and goal: This study evaluated the performance of an artificial intelligence–enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) and an AI-powered digital stethoscope to see how well they could detect early signs of heart dysfunction in women of reproductive age. Study approach: In this cross-sectional pilot study, researchers examined two groups of women aged 18 to 49 who were … Read more

How prepared is food and drink for disease outbreaks?

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Germany’s first foot and mouth disease outbreak in almost 40 years – and the EU’s first in more than a decade – sent shockwaves through the global meat and dairy sectors, resulting in import bans in at least 10 countries. Rapid reactive measures, such as restrictions on movement, testing, vaccination and pre-emptive culling, have helped … Read more