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Bundled payment model reduces health disparities for Black patients

A new nationwide model of care for hip and knee joint replacements appears to reduce disparities in health outcomes for Black patients, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers examined health outcomes for about 700,000 patients who underwent joint replacement procedures through Medicare between 2013 and 2017. The study examined […]

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Researchers utilize Human-on-a-Chip approach to model ALS pathology

A new study published today demonstrates that a technology developed at the University of Central Florida could serve as a more reliable clinically-based model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and a better screening tool for novel therapies than currently use preclinical models. The Human-on-a-Chip technology was developed by UCF Professor James J. Hickman in his […]

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Novel approach reduces SCA1 symptoms in animal model

Research has shown that a mutation in the ATAXIN-1 gene leads to accumulation of Ataxin-1 (ATXN1) protein in brain cells and is the root cause of a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1). How healthy cells maintain a precise level of ATXN1 has remained a mystery, but now a study […]

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AI model predicts risk for age-related macular degeneration

(HealthDay)—A new artificial intelligence algorithm can predict risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the April issue of Translational Vision Science and Technology. Alauddin Bhuiyan, Ph.D., from iHealthScreen Inc. in New York City, and colleagues used 116,875 color fundus photos from 4,139 participants of the Age-related Eye Disease Study to […]

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Model Iskra Lawrence Is Pregnant, Expecting 1st Child With Philip Payne

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6Jr4agyZR/ 🌹With you everyday is Valentines. Thank you for valuing me for all that I am. And loving me in the most pure, honest, passionate way❤️ Love you P.A.P 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 . . . #ourfirstvalentinesday#valentines #valentinesday2019 #philipandiskra #couplegoals #love #happiness #interracialcouple #loveislove A post shared byIskra ✨ (@iskra) on Feb 15, 2019 at 8:09am PST Baby […]

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Model Mom-to-Be! Ashley Graham's Baby Bump Album

Bumping along! Ashley Graham has been showing off her budding belly ever since her August 2019 pregnancy announcement. The model broke the news on August 14 with an Instagram video featuring her husband, Justin Ervin. “Nine years ago today, I married the love of my life,” the American Beauty Star host captioned the footage. “It […]