Encompassing all features from the outer ear to the auditory nerve, a comprehensive computer model of the ear has been built that may be used to simulate hearing in mammals, including humans. The human hearing system is a complex and intricate sensory mechanism that enables us to perceive and interpret sound. This system involves several … Read more
New study from the University of Oulu, Finland, sheds light on the complex interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution. Environmental noise has emerged as a critical public health concern, with prolonged exposure posing risks such as hearing loss. Observational studies have suggested a potential association between long-term exposure to traffic noise and … Read more
Hearing loss can impact readiness and is a serious issue for service members. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing problems are one of the most prevalent service-connected disabilities among American veterans. However, advancements in hearing health care, including new 3D ear models and updated guidance for treating sudden sensorineural hearing loss and acute noise-induced … Read more
In a systematic review published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, authors have described the therapeutic potency of citrus bioflavonoids in controlling blood glucose levels and metabolic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Study: A systematic review exploring the mechanisms by which citrus bioflavonoid supplementation benefits blood glucose levels … Read more
Nearly every day, Halley Crissman and her physician colleagues in Michigan must tell patients seeking abortions they’re very sorry that they can’t proceed with their scheduled appointments. “Patients tell me, ‘Doctor, why are you stopping me from getting the care that I need?’” said Crissman, an OB-GYN who provides abortions as part of her practice … Read more
Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan: It would no longer pay for her care because she was well enough to go home. At the time, she could not walk more than a few feet, even with assistance … Read more
The Supreme Court on Monday fast-tracked the hearing of the disqualification petitions against Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and other Shiv Sena MLAs and directed the Speaker to list the matter before him within a week and set down a time schedule to decide disqualification pleas. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde.(PTI file) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} … Read more
In a recent article published in Psychological Medicine, researchers examine affective and neural responses to parental feedback in adolescents with depression. Study: Sticky criticism? Affective and neural responses to parental criticism and praise in adolescents with depression. Image Credit: fizkes / Shutterstock.com Background Depression, which is characterized by negative self-views and low self-esteem, is a serious mental … Read more
With the advent of ChatGPT4, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine has absorbed the public’s attention, dominated news headlines, and sparked vigorous debates about the promise and peril of medical AI. But the potential of AI reaches far beyond the frontlines of medicine. AI is already changing the way scientists discover and design drugs. … Read more