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Evolution Of Personalized Cancer Care With Molecular Profiling. (Targeted Oncology)

(1/21) Molecular oncology is transforming cancer treatment by focusing on genetic and molecular changes, allowing for personalized therapies, as discussed by Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair, and professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, who said, “AI will help us identify new therapeutic targets, streamline the process of drug discovery, and even predict how a patient will respond to treatment.”

AI Will Now Read Your Medical School Application. (Association of American Medical Colleges)

The (1/21) �����о��� Grossman School of Medicine, along with other institutions like the Zucker School of Medicine and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, is using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to initially screen medical school applications, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reducing human variability in the admissions process; Marc M. Triola, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, and associate dean for educational informatics, where he is also the founding director of the Institute for Innovations in Medical Education, known as IIMED, said, “AI can provide an approach that gives every application the same consistent review, potentially reducing the variation or subjectivity inherent in using groups of human screeners.”

Kara Margolis: We Are In A Mental Health Crisis. A ‘Moonshot’ Is Needed. (Chicago Tribune)

The (1/21) Kara G. Margolis, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, emphasized the need for a “moonshot” initiative to address the mental health crisis, following the suicide of Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, highlighting the inadequacy of current treatments and the necessity for innovative research and policies.

It’s About To Get A Lot Harder To Buy Knock-Off Ozempic. (Insider)

(1/22) The FDA’s decision to remove compounded tirzepatide from its shortage list has left some patients in a predicament as they face limited access to affordable weight-loss medications; Melanie R. Jay, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Department of Population Health, said, “You’re going to have a lot of very disappointed people,” as patients grapple with potential treatment interruptions amid regulatory changes and ongoing lawsuits from compounders challenging the FDA’s decision.

Endocrine System: What It Is, Function, Anatomy, And Diseases. (Everyday Health)

(1/21) Priya Jaisinghani, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, highlights the endocrine system’s extensive impact on regulating stress, blood pressure, weight, mood, sex drive, sleep, thirst, blood sugar levels, and heart rate, saying “it has a vast array of effects that touch so many aspects of our health.”

Psychedelic Therapy May Help Improve Cancer Patients’ Mental Health. (Technology Networks)

s (1/21) A study published in Nature Mental Health by Petros D. Petridis, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, found that psilocybin-assisted therapy may reduce anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric symptoms in cancer patients, saying, “If validated in larger clinical trials, PAP has the potential to serve as a comprehensive mental health treatment for cancer patients.”

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Freezing Weather Brings Health Risks. (WNYW-TV New York)

(1/21) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed health risks associated with freezing weather, such as hypothermia, frostbite, and increased heart attack risk, especially in individuals with underlying heart disease, during a segment on Fox 2 News, advising that “just cold weather in general can actually increase your risk of heart attack, because it can make your blood thicker and more at an increased risk of clotting, and it can also cause higher blood pressure.”

Anti-Aging Skin Care: 23 Best Products To Use. (TODAY)

(1/21) Arielle Kauvar, MD, clinical professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said sunscreen is the most crucial anti-aging product, noting that the sun is responsible for 90% of skin aging.

‘Safe Words’ Aren’t Just For Sex – They’re Helping Me Become A Better Parent. (New York Post)

The (1/21) Yamalis Diaz, PhD, clinical associate professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, advocates using safe words to manage parenting disagreements, saying, “The use of these words or phrases tells the angrier parent that they need a break because something they’re saying or doing is not OK.”

Rogaine And Rosemary Oil Both Fight Hair Loss — Is It Better When You Use Them Together? (New York Post)

The (1/21) An article exploring how rosemary oil and Rogaine compare as hair loss treatments and whether they can be combined for relief says more than 80% of men and “nearly half of women experience hair loss during their lifetime,” according to �����о��� Langone Health.

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Pregnancy Doctor Answers Pregnancy Questions. (Wired)

(1/21) Shilpi Mehta-Lee, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, �����о��� Langone Hospital–Brooklyn addresses common internet inquiries about pregnancy, such as whether babies cry in the womb, the functioning of ultrasounds, the nature of Vanishing Twin Syndrome, and the safety of exercising during pregnancy, with detailed answers available on Pregnancy Support.