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July 28, 2023
AI model enables earlier detection of diabetes through chest X-raysModel could help physicians detect disease earlier and prevent complications
July 27, 2023
Diabetes education program receives new grant to expand in Cook CountyA program developed at UIC received $1 million from the CDC to update its model and reach new participants.
July 25, 2023
Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal healthA study in Kenya found that menstrual cups helped girls avoid certain types of infections
July 20, 2023
Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damageUIC researchers’ discovery suggests new clinical possibilities
June 30, 2023
HIV partner notification program found effective in prisonsThe first test of the model with an incarcerated population saw an increase in HIV testing and diagnosis
June 29, 2023
Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quicklyWater fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy
June 22, 2023
Medical writing with language models: faster but faultierCollege of Medicine physicians test whether language models can help write research papers and communicate with patients
June 15, 2023
Multi-city trial will use community centers to bring treatment to opioid usersProgram will utilize nonmedical neighborhood sites to establish and maintain patients on medical treatment for opioid dependence
June 7, 2023
Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trialsA lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials
June 6, 2023
A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibioticsNature Chemical Biology study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism