Google DeepMind AI tool assesses DNA mutations for harm potential
AlphaMissense ’s predictions could help speed up research and diagnosis of rare disordersScientists at Google DeepMind have built an artificial intelligence program that can predict whether millions of genetic mutations are either harmless or likely to cause disease, in an effort to speed up research and the diagnosis of rare disorders.The program makes predictions about so-called missense mutations, where a single letter is misspelt in the DNA code. Such mutations are often harmless but they can disrupt how proteins work and cause diseases from cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell anaemia to cancer and problems with brain de...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 19, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Genetics Medical research Artificial intelligence (AI) Google Science Technology Computing Biology Source Type: news

Ingroup empathy, help, and blame after anti-LGBT+ hate crime - Paterson JL, Walters MA, Hall L.
Crimes motivated by hatred toward a person's sexual orientation or gender identity typically cause greater physical and emotional harm than comparative crimes not motivated by hate. Compounding these impacts, hate crime victims receive less empathy, less s...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

The relationship between perceived management commitment to safety, psychological empowerment, and safety performance among emergency nurses in Jordan - Allowh SN, Malak MZ, Alnawafleh AH, Ta'Amnha M.
PURPOSE: Nurses are susceptible to unfavorable effects of workplace accidents and injuries, therefore, perceived management commitment to safety and psychological empowerment can help nurses to participate in safety measures and adhere to safety performanc...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Sexual assault characteristics and posttraumatic stress symptoms among collegiate women: the role of posttraumatic cognitions - Newins AR, Wilson LC.
Although it is well-established that sexual assault is a risk factor for posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and other negative mental health outcomes, research is needed to help identify which individuals are most likely to experience ongoing distress fo...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Special report from the CDC: provider knowledge and practices around driving safety and fall prevention screening and recommendations for their older adult patients, DocStyles 2019 - Ortmann N, Haddad YK, Beck L.
INTRODUCTION: Falls and motor-vehicle crashes (MVCs) are leading causes of unintentional injury deaths among older adults (65+) in the United States. Injury prevention resources exist to help healthcare providers reduce fall and MVC risk among older adult ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Investigating the influence of visuospatial stimuli on driver's speed perception: a laboratory study - K öhler AL, Klatt M, Koch I, Ladwig S.
Driving at an inappropriate speed is a major accident cause in the EU. Understanding the underlying sensory mechanisms can help to reduce speed and increase traffic safety. The present study investigated the effect of visuospatial stimuli on speed percepti...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news

Dentistry one participates in 2023 national association of dental plans (nadp) “converge” conference
Discussion, “Creative Strategies to Engage with High-Risk Members through Teledentistry” September 20, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT, Room Cobalt 500 Metuchen, N.J. – September 18, 2023 – Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, is the highlight at Booth #501 during this week’s National Association of Dental Plans “CONVERGE” Conference at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California. “A growing number of today’s consumers expect a telehealth option to help manage their healthcare, including their oral health,” said Brant Herman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

TV Ratings: ‘Yellowstone’ CBS Run Gets Off to Solid Start
Yellowstone can still draw a crowd — even for a repeat. The Paramount Network hit made its CBS debut Sunday night and pulled in a solid audience. The broadcast network is airing the series, beginning with its first season, on Sunday nights in the fall to help fill out its strike-affected primetime…#yellowstone #paramountnetwork #nfl #equalizer #espn #deionsanders #colorado #coloradostate #floridastate #lsu
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Can AI help us speak to animals?
Microphones and machine learning are being deployed to understand the non-human world
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Thieves stole nearly $200 million from Europe ’s largest copper producer
Fraudsters have robbed Europe’s largest copper producer of €185 million ($198 million) worth of the metal, possibly with the help of insiders, the company said Tuesday. After carrying out an extraordinary inventory on August 31, Germany’s Aurubis found that it had paid inflated invoices for…#aurubis #hamburg
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

60% Of Sun Screens Would Fail Federal Safety Tests!
Here in South Florida, spring break is in full swing. Temperatures are in the mid-to-high-80s, and tourists are flocking to our beautiful, sunny beaches. Of course, that also means it’s prime time for sunscreen companies to kick up their marketing efforts in an attempt to whip up more fear over the sun. They want to scare you into thinking that each time the sun strikes your unprotected skin, you risk malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. If you’re a regular reader, you know that I’ve been vocal about Big Retail’s money grab and how they put out misinformation because they profit each time you slat...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news

Italy turns to Kyrgyz shepherds to revive Sardinian farming
Farming body seeks recruits from 6,000 miles away in fight to help rural economy
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Virtual Cards in Hand, Fleet and Mobility Firms Seek to Modernize Working Capital Management
Fleet and mobility companies are turning the corner — a bit of pun intended — in modernizing payments, and the ways in which they leverage working capital to grow their operations. That same prudent working capital management can help fleet companies grapple with the vagaries of unpredictable…#visa #karenwebster #helenjones #jordanwagner #torque #ryder #wagner #bp #pymnts #americanexpress
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

TikTok Rolls Out Labels for AI-Generated Content
TikTok announced new tools to help creators label content that was generated by artificial intelligence. In addition, the company said on Tuesday (Sept. 19) that it plans to “start testing ways to label AI-generated content automatically.” “AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can…#tiktok #cynthiarudin #dukeuniversity #denisladegaillerie #deezer #jeronimofolgueira #matthenninger
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Spend Too Much On Your Medications? Help Is On The Way
Millions of Americans are bedeviled by expensive medications.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Peter Ubel, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma standard Source Type: news

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