Colleen Fleiss

Chennai

Medical Writer at MeD India

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Link Between Parasitic Infection and Cervical Cancer Identified

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.
England's Drinking Problem: Alcohol Deaths Reach 'Acute Crisis' Levels

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield. // For the study, published in Lancet Public Health, researchers analysed Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures of deaths caused solely by alcohol in England.
Surge in Adolescent Overweight/Obesity in England

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Teen obesity rates are rising globally, posing serious health risks and long-term wellness challenges. A significant rise in adolescent overweight and obesity rates in England ) The data reveal that the percentage of adolescents affected rose from 22% in the period 2008–2010 to 33% in 2021–2023 —an increase of 50%.
The Happy Gas: New Clues in the Fight Against Treatment-resistant Depression

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Although a plethora of medications and therapies now exist for major depression, roughly one in three diagnosed patients still suffer from treatment-resistant depression Although a plethora of medications and therapies now exist for major depression, roughly one in three diagnosed patients still suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD)—a form of the disorder that does not respond to first-line antidepressants.
Common Lung Condition Linked to Tripled Risk of Death

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, new study finds A major study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general population.1 The findings underscore the significant, yet often under-recognised, long-term health...
China’s Push to Raise the Next Generation of AI Pioneers

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Starting this fall semester, primary and secondary schools in Beijing will offer at least eight hours of AI classes every academic year Starting this fall semester, primary and secondary schools in Beijing will offer at least eight hours of AI classes every academic year—with students as young as six years old being taught how to use chatbots and other tools, general background on the technology, and AI ethics.
Hand Gesture Recognition Using a Spike-Based Image Model

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

A research paper by scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University presented a novel channel-wise cumulative spike train image-driven model (cwCST-CNN) for hand gesture recognition A research paper by scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University presented a novel channel-wise cumulative spike train image-driven model (cwCST-CNN) for hand gesture recognition.
Rising Threat of Canine Parvovirus Alarms Shelters and Pet Owners Across the U.S.

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Common dog diseases include parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough, rabies, and Lyme disease. Early detection and vaccination help prevent serious illness. A sharp rise in cases of canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease affecting dogs, has set off alarm bells in animal shelters and veterinary clinics across several regions of the United States, including the Ozarks and parts of Illinois and Missouri.
Roche’s Brainshuttle Shows Promise in Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Trial

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Promising new treatments aim to slow Alzheimer's progression and improve memory, behavior, and thinking. Roche’s novel Brainshuttle™ technology may usher in a new generation of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for Alzheimer’s treatment, as early trial results from its experimental drug trontinemab show significant promise.
Blood Tests Poised to Be the Future of Cancer Monitoring

1 week ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods and may be useful for monitoring disease status in patients following treatment, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Genome Center investigators.