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Artificial intelligence technology supports global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance

Artificial intelligence technology supports global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when the microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and stop responding to antibiotics. It makes it harder to treat serious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and increases the risk of serious illness, disease spread and death. Antimicrobial resistance has a particular impact on low- […]

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that many cases of high-risk, non-metastatic, hormone-dependent prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought. The study, published in , found that almost half of high-risk prostate cancer patients previously classified as non-metastatic on conventional imaging actually have metastatic […]