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Patient Feedback Loop to complement AI?

In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, AI solutions have proven to be a game changer. They have the potential to improve diagnoses, optimize treatment plans and transform overall patient care. We are about to take a major leap forward that will improve the future of AI in healthcare – the implementation of a Patient Feedback Loop. What is a...

Potassium and endothelial function

Endothelial dysfunction is an early predictor of cardiovascular disease. Disturbances in the function of the blood vessel endothelium can lead to high blood pressure. Potassium plays an important role in regulating vascular tension. A sufficiently high potassium level relaxes the blood vessels and can reduce hypertension. This was concluded by rese...

Probiotics against eczema in children

Eczema is a common skin condition that mainly affects children. The skin is then red, dry and itchy. There are several treatments for eczema, including probiotics. What are probiotics? Probiotics are living microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeasts, that have a beneficial effect on health. They occur naturally in the intestines, but can also be f...

Probiotics help against the stomach ulcer bacteria

According to a meta-analysis carried out, probiotics appear to increase the success rate of antibiotics in completely removing Helicobacter pylori from the stomach. In addition, they reduce the occurrence of side effects by 40%. The researchers analyzed 34 studies using nine strains of probiotics, with a total of 9,000 participants. Helicobacter py...

Probiotics: A promising approach to block MRSA bacteria

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a tenacious bacterium that poses an increasing threat to public health worldwide. Because of its resistance to commonly used antibiotics, MRSA is difficult to treat and can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. In light of this growing challenge, scientists are looking for n...

Processed food contributes to COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a collective name for the lung diseases chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These conditions are characterized by narrowing of the airways and reduced elasticity of the lungs. Until recently, COPD was mainly associated with smoking. However, recent research has shown that processed food can also play...

Psychedelics as a treatment for major depression

Psychedelic drugs, also known as the "spiritual molecule," are showing promise in alleviating and reversing major depression. One of these substances is DMT (dimethyltryptamine), the active ingredient in ayahuasca. DMT bears similarities to the active ingredients in LSD and magic mushrooms, which have also been shown to be effective in re...