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Photodynamic Therapy for Peripheral Lung Cancer
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) utilizes a tumor-specific photosensitizer with low-power laser irradiation and this treatment has been established for centrally located lung cancers. However, its application to peripheral type lung cancers remains investigational. Recently, there has been interest in minimally invasive ablative therapies are needed for peripheral type lung cancer and several bronchoscopic ablative modalities are… →
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Secondary Distribution of Dual HIV/Syphilis Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial in China
CONCLUSIONS: Our data demonstrate that the secondary distribution strategy of HIV/syphilis self-testing proves to be an effective means of expanding HIV testing coverage by encouraging the distribution of testing kits within the social networks of MSM. →
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Why schools shouldn’t ban smartphones from the classroom
Calls to bans smartphones in schools have been increasing in recent years—driven by the view that they are sources of distraction. Dr Aaron Cheng challenges this position by drawing on his recent research, and argues that when used correctly, smartphones can be useful tools that enhance learning rather than detract from it. In October 2024,… →
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Reimagining Marketing Strategy for the AI Era
Related Reading A. Tomaselli and O.A. Acar, «How GenAI Changes Creative Work,» MIT Sloan Management Review, Sept. 19, 2024. A. Gvirtz and O.A. Acar, «Why Text-to-Image AI Requires a New Branding Mindset,» MIT Sloan Management Review, Oct. 26, 2023. Many marketing leaders recognize the opportunity of using generative AI for marketing but struggle with a… →
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Decode Competing Signals to Act Strategically
Carolyn Geason-Beissel/MIT SMR | Getty Images There’s a quiet crisis in strategy today. Most executives assume that if they scan hard enough, analyze deeply enough, or plan thoroughly enough, a path forward will reveal itself. But that’s an illusion left over from a more stable era. I’ve spent years working with Fortune 100 leaders, founders,… →
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Effects of Phenytoin on the Retinal Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer in Acute Optic Neuritis: Analysis of a Phase II Randomized Trial
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Acute demyelinating optic neuritis (AON) can lead to irreversible neuroaxonal loss. We investigated the neuroprotective effects of phenytoin on macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (mGCIPL) thickness. →
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in Persons With Personality Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this randomized clinical trial of 159 patients with PD, EMDR therapy led to significant reduction in PD symptoms, with 30 (44.1%) achieving remission. These findings support the potential of EMDR therapy for PD treatment and encourage further confirmatory research. →
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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT ‘Pulse’: Proactive, Personalized Daily Briefings for Pro Users
«`html OpenAI Releases ChatGPT ‘Pulse’: Proactive, Personalized Daily Briefings for Pro Users OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a feature designed for Pro users that provides personalized, research-backed updates every morning. Currently available on mobile for Pro subscribers at $200/month, Pulse transforms ChatGPT from a request-based tool to a context-aware assistant. This innovation leverages information from… →
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OpenAI Introduces GDPval: A New Evaluation Suite that Measures AI on Real-World Economically Valuable Tasks
«`html OpenAI Introduces GDPval: A New Evaluation Suite that Measures AI on Real-World Economically Valuable Tasks OpenAI has introduced GDPval, an evaluation suite designed to assess AI model performance on real-world, economically valuable tasks across 44 occupations in nine GDP-dominant U.S. sectors. Unlike traditional academic benchmarks, GDPval focuses on authentic deliverables such as presentations, spreadsheets,… →
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The effect of bladder training with mobile application on quality of life and sexual satisfaction in women with overactive bladder: randomized controlled study
CONCLUSION: The mobile application-based bladder training program significantly improved quality of life and sexual satisfaction among women with OAB. High usability and engagement levels support the potential of mHealth interventions as viable, scalable, non-pharmacological management options for OAB. →