Tuesday 7 January 2020

One Big Roadblock to Opioid Addiction Treatment

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A new study finds there still aren't enough doctors authorized to prescribe the leading drug treatment for opioid addiction.



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Monday 6 January 2020

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Vaping Illness?

Many people have been hospitalized, and some have died from vaping illness. But how do you know if you have it? Here’s what to look out for.



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Opioid Use By Teens a Red Flag for Other Dangers

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In a national survey of U.S. high school students, 14% said they had ever "misused" a prescription opioid such as Vicodin, OxyContin or Percocet.



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A.I. Comes to the Operating Room


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Friday 3 January 2020

AI Beat Humans in Spotting Breast Tumors

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Researchers at Google and several universities are working on an artificial intelligence (AI) model aimed at improving the accuracy of mammography screening.



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