Researchers say more accurate analysis of cardiac CT scans could save thousands of lives and improve treatments
Source: AI could predict heart attack risk up to 10 years in the future, finds Oxford study
Another very valuable use for AI.
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Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria
Researchers say they have discovered a common type of bacteria can trigger irritation
Source: Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria
Fascinating.
Man had no car, no furniture, but died with a big secret, leaving his town millions
Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life.
Source: Man had no car, no furniture, but died with a big secret, leaving his town millions
Inspiring.
Montco High School senior uses technology to empower other young immigrants – WHYY
The 17-year-old Spring-Ford Area High School senior is founder of several nonprofits designed to close the education and technology gap.
Source: Montco High School senior uses technology to empower other young immigrants – WHYY
Inspiring.
Ultra-White Ceramic Inspired by Beetle Scales Breaks Reflection Record
Now this is cool!
Source: Ultra-White Ceramic Inspired by Beetle Scales Breaks Reflection Record
I’m sure the pun was intended. (But it is cool.)
At one Woodbury school, teens saw the achievement gap and stepped up to tutor their peers
The Close the Gap club at East Ridge High School draws up to 40 students each Tuesday after school.
Source: At one Woodbury school, teens saw the achievement gap and stepped up to tutor their peers
How cool…
10 years ago, Batkid was battling bad guys and cancer — now he’s 15 and healthy
Today, Miles Scott is a healthy teenager with a passion for baseball. He plays catcher for his high school in Tulelake, Calif.
Source: 10 years ago, Batkid was battling bad guys and cancer — now he’s 15 and healthy
Cool follow-up.
Madisonville nursing home brings in puppy for pet therapy program
A nursing home in Madisonville is starting a pet therapy program as a way to address its residents emotional needs.
Source: Madisonville nursing home brings in puppy for pet therapy program
I’m a sucker for these stories because they make so much sense. I’ve seen the good they can do.
Medical center hands out turkeys to seniors in need
Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Tampa understands the holidays can be tough for low-income seniors living alone, so they handed out frozen turkeys to those in need.
Source: Medical center hands out turkeys to seniors in need
A very cool idea.
Her dogs were to be euthanized while she was in a coma. A stranger stepped in.
The three dogs were on their own after their owner was hit by a pick-up truck as she jogged in San Antonio.
Source: Her dogs were to be euthanized while she was in a coma. A stranger stepped in.
Well done.