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From a smartwatch that can detect cardiac arrest to skin-to-skin contact between mother and child. And from AI helping to detect intestinal polyps to measuring saliva in children. This is our top 10 most popular scientific news articles of this year.
1. AI assistance improves colonoscopy results
When AI assists in a colonoscopy, it leads to 40% more polyps being detected. These structures could be precursors to cancer. This research gained attention from RTL Nieuws and Op1.
2. Saliva shows severity of recurring respiratory infections in children
Saliva testing provides a much better indication of the severity of recurring respiratory infections in children than standard blood tests, according to research by pediatric infectious disease specialist Lilly Verhagen. Saliva testing offers valuable insights for treatment and is more comfortable for children. This research was featured by NOS and RTL Nieuws.
3. Skin-to-skin contact with mother affects baby’s microbiome
A baby’s microbiome changes when they have daily skin-to-skin contact with their mother for five weeks, according to research by Henrik Eckermann. Babies who have more skin-to-skin contact sleep more and cry less, while mothers report feeling less anxious and tired.
4. Magnesium: the forgotten mineral now in the spotlight
Magnesium, a mineral that has received much attention in the media, is praised by influencers as a miracle cure. Researchers Jeroen de Baaij and Joost Hoenderop published a review on the importance of magnesium for various bodily functions. The article has already been viewed more than 40,000 times on our website.
5. AI evaluates prostate cancer on MRI more accurately than radiologists
AI detects prostate cancer more frequently and with fewer false alarms than radiologists, according to Henkjan Huisman and Maarten de Rooij. This study is the first large-scale evaluation comparing AI’s performance with radiologists' assessments and clinical outcomes. The study has been featured by NOS, De Gelderlander, and NRC.
6. Smartwatch reliably detects cardiac arrest
Researchers, including Judith Bonnes, have shown that a smartwatch can reliably detect circulatory failure in a patient, such as during cardiac arrest. They demonstrated this with 291 patients undergoing surgery where blood circulation is typically interrupted. This story was featured in Hart van Nederland, EditieNL, and Het Parool.
7. Vaccine with mutated parasites protects against malaria
A vaccine with genetically weakened malaria parasites offers excellent protection against malaria, according to research from LUMC and Radboudumc. Nine out of ten volunteers in the study were protected from the disease. This research gained attention internationally, including an interview with Matthew McCall in NRC.
8. How to involve parents in medical decisions for very young children?
When it comes to complex medical decisions during pregnancy or for very young children, not only the medical perspective of the doctor matters, but also the values of the parents. It can be challenging for doctors to take these into account in practice. Interviews with Rosa Geurtzen appeared in Trouw, De Gelderlander, and DOQ.
9. Smartwatch reveals invisible symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
People with Parkinson’s disease experience symptoms that are not related to movement, such as sleep problems, which significantly impact their quality of life. Researchers, including Jules Janssen Daalen and Bas Bloem, show that smart sensors can measure these symptoms in a home setting.
10. Lizard saliva-based scan detects rare tumors
A new PET scan detects benign tumors in the pancreas with high accuracy. These insulinomas are often missed with current scans, even though they cause problems like low blood sugar. Once the tumor is identified, surgery is possible. This research, led by Martin Gotthardt and Marti Boss, was featured in De Telegraaf and De Gelderlander, with stories from patients.
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