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Matching genomic alterations to targeted therapies could unlock the benefits of precision medicine — but tools for interpreting genomic data are crucial.
The ethical impact of AI algorithms in healthcare should be assessed at each phase, from data creation to model deployment, so that their use narrows rather than widens inequalities.
In a randomized study, population-based screening for cardiovascular disease failed to reduce mortality in older men, but suggested benefits in certain (younger) subgroups.
Mouse models reveal diminished ovarian function and fertility following checkpoint inhibitor therapy, highlighting a major clinical research gap in the cancer immunotherapy field.
Results from clinical trials can be deemed trustworthy only if they are properly conducted and their methods are fully reported. The SPIRIT and CONSORT checklists, which have improved clinical trial design, conduct and reporting, are being updated to reflect recent advances and improve the assessment of healthcare interventions.
Paying individual people for their health data will widen inequalities and reduce altruism, luring people to sell their privacy. Health data should instead be treated as collective property, and commercial profits should be shared with the public.
Machine learning algorithms are a powerful tool in healthcare, but sometimes perform no better than traditional statistical techniques. Steps should be taken to ensure that algorithms are not overused or misused, in order to provide genuine benefit for patients.
Wastewater monitoring has been used to identify SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks and track new variants. This sentinel system should be expanded to monitor other pathogens and boost public health preparedness.
After applying electrical current to specific areas of the brain, scientists showed that memory function was improved in older adults for up to 1 month.
A biologic therapy reduces asthma exacerbations in Black and Hispanic children living in urban areas — a group with a disproportionately high asthma burden.