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

The impact of non-driving related tasks on the development of driver sleepiness and takeover performances in prolonged automated driving - Pan H, He H, Wang Y, Cheng Y, Dai Z.
INTRODUCTION: Vehicle automation is thought to improve road safety since numerous accidents are caused by human error. However, the lack of active involvement and monotonous driving environments due to automation may contribute to drivers' passive fatigue ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news

Sexual violence, gendered protection and support for intervention - Agerberg M, Kreft AK.
The protection of civilians from human rights violations has increasingly become a global priority. The wars in Bosnia and Rwanda in the 1990s, and the development of the Women, Peace and Security framework have placed conflict-related sexual violence on t...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Changes in cycling practices in France during the Covid-19 pandemic. an illusory reduction in inequalities - Adam M, Sayagh D, Buhler T.
Introduction The Covid-19 health crisis and the attendant pro-bicycle policies have accelerated the development of urban cycling worldwide. Bicycle traffic flows have generally been well documented, with particular focus on utilitarian trips during lockdo...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Pedestrians and Bicycles Source Type: news

Current challenges of university laboratory: characteristics of human factors and safety management system deficiencies based on accident statistics - Xu C, Guo L, Wang K, Yang T, Feng Y, Wang H, Li D, Fu G.
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, with the rapid development of university laboratory construction, frequent laboratory accidents have aroused widespread concern. There is an urgent need to improve laboratory safety management's effectiveness further, enhance...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology 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

Xbox boss Phil Spencer really wanted to buy Nintendo
Microsoft has very visibly gone on a spending spree over the past decade, acquiring more than a dozen development studios through acquisitions of ZeniMax Media, Obsidian Entertainment, Double Fine, inXile Entertainment, and others. Microsoft hopes to soon close its $68.7 billion buyout of…#zenimaxmedia #doublefine #activisionblizzard #xbox #philspencer #zenimax #bethesdasoftworks #nintendo #gaming #takeshinumoto
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nearshoring Must Fuel Mexico Development, Sheinbaum Ally Says
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How Would a CBDC Affect Bitcoin and Other Crypto?
Central banks all over the world, including the Federal Reserve in the United States, have been considering the development and circulation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). If you’re... Central banks all over the world, including the Federal Reserve in the United States, have been…#federalreserve #cbdc #sweden #pexels
Source: Reuters: Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

South Africa: Rights Body Releases Damning Report on KwaZulu-Natal Water Crisis
[allAfrica] Harare -- Municipalities and water service authority (WSAs) in KwaZulu-Natal have been criticized by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for denying residents' access to enough clean water, The Mail & Guardian reports.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Environment Governance Health and Medicine Human Rights Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa Sustainable Development Water and Sanitation Source Type: news

Boulder iQ Names Jeremy Anderson Director of Business Development
Exec brings project management, engineering experience to consulting firm for med device companies BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boulder iQ has named Jeremy Anderson director of business development. With demand for medical device product development and...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news

iuvo BioScience Expands Preclinical Testing Expertise With Formulation Development and Testing Services
New service will support development of stage-appropriate formulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients to help the nation's leading bio-pharma companies drive their drug development initiatives. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iuvo BioScience, a specialty...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Comparing post-traumatic stress severity in professional and volunteer Australian firefighters - Counson I, Sanatkar S, Knight A, Lawrence D, Harvey SB.
BACKGROUND: While extensive research has highlighted increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters, previous research has yielded mixed results regarding the role of work status (professional versus volunteer) in the development ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Disaster management and environmental policy integration in Pakistan - an evaluation with particular reference to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Plan - Waheed A, Fischer TB, Kousar S, Khan MI.
Economic and social development, the state of the environment and a propensity for disasters are closely intertwined. Therefore, environmental policy integration (EPI) across development and disaster management (DM) policies and plans is important. Pakista...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

A suit of armor for cancer-fighting cells
In recent years, cancer researchers have hailed the arrival of chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy, which has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against various forms of cancer. The process involves modifying patients' T-cells to target cancer cells, resulting in remarkable success rates for previously intractable forms of cancer. Six CAR T cell therapies have secured FDA approval, and several more are in the pipeline.
Source: World Pharma News - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news

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