An AI system goes head-to-head with a human expert to work through a challenging medical case
Overview of CPC-Bench and Dr. CaBot. Credit: arXiv (2025). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2509.12194 Except for one key aspect, the setup…
Skin symptoms may forewarn mental health risks
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more…
Precise gene editing technique changes one DNA base to correct heart disease
Researchers used a technique called base editing to correct a mutation in the lamin A gene. At 8…
Stormwater solutions lying in the soil
Sue Ira has brought her spade along to an appointment with The Detail. But she didn’t have to…
NZ reliance on ag and tourism demands added caution around gene technology
Opinion: The rewrite of our gene technology law takes on a whole new meaning when looking at what…
GPs question ACC clampdown on medical certificates
General practitioner groups say an ACC plan to keep a tighter watch on the use of medical certificates…
Postcode lottery across mental health and addiction system
A year’s worth of data on the coalition Government’s mental health targets shows the system has met its…
Ministerial compromise seeks efficiencies in buying $1.5b of medical devices
Analysis: It’s only taken 13 years. But this afternoon, health ministers are expected to announce a compromise that shares…
Govt recognises opioid danger to our elderly
Comment: Opioids often make headlines usually for the wrong reasons, linked to words such as epidemic, addiction, dependence,…
AI tools can address critical gap in pediatric heart care for underserved children globally
Drs. John Triedman, Sunil Ghelani, and Josh Mayourian (from left to right) envision AI benefitting all cardiologists. Credit:…
Beta-blockers recommended for all heart attack patients, even those with no or mild damage
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine someone you care about suddenly experiencing chest pain, turning pale, and breathing heavily.…
Gene variant slows down removal of debris in the brain, increasing Alzheimer’s risk, say researchers
Chromatin accessibility mapping. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09486-x A type of brain cell that plays a vital role…