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MIT Researchers Develop AI-Powered Personalized Physical Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation

The Challenge of Stroke Rehabilitation Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions of survivors who must navigate the difficult path of physical rehabilitation. Traditional approaches to physical therapy often follow generalized protocols that may not address each patient's unique recovery needs. AI-Driven

Systematic Review Finds AI Medical Imaging Systems May Perform Differently Across Racial and Ethnic Groups in the US

A growing body of research is examining whether artificial intelligence systems used in medical imaging diagnostics perform consistently across different patient populations. A new systematic review synthesizing studies conducted within the United States has found evidence that AI diagnostic tools may exhibit performance disparities when evaluated across racial and ethnic

Researchers Uncover New Route for 'Jumping Genes' to Cross Species Boundaries

Discovery Challenges Existing Models of Gene Transfer A team of researchers has documented a surprising mechanism by which mobile genetic elements—often called "jumping genes"—may move between species. The findings, published in Science Daily, reveal a pathway that scientists had not previously recognized. The Circular RNA Mechanism

New Tool Aims to Expose Biases Hiding in Medical AI Datasets

A new tool has been introduced to help researchers and developers uncover hidden biases within medical artificial intelligence datasets and identify flaws in how these systems are trained. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into clinical decision-making, ensuring these systems produce equitable outcomes across diverse patient populations has become a critical

Federation of State Medical Boards: AI Not Ready for Physician Licensure

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has taken a clear position on the question of AI in medical practice: current artificial intelligence systems should not be granted medical licenses in the same way as human physicians. The FSMB, which represents the 71 state medical and osteopathic boards across the

AI Tools Accelerate Stroke Diagnosis at Catholic Health Facilities

Stroke care operates under the principle that "time is brain"—meaning rapid diagnosis and treatment are essential to minimize brain damage and improve patient outcomes. Catholic Health is addressing this urgency by integrating artificial intelligence into their stroke diagnosis workflow. AI-assisted stroke diagnosis systems are designed to quickly

Experimental Chewing Gum Shows Promise in Reducing HPV and Cancer-Linked Bacteria

A new therapeutic approach using specially engineered chewing gum has demonstrated significant potential in combating oral human papillomavirus (HPV) and bacteria linked to head and neck cancers, according to research findings. The experimental gum was able to reduce HPV levels by as much as 93% in testing. Additionally, the treatment