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An emerging trend in healthcare is the use of data analytics. This allows us to predict, for example, the occurrence of a disease or, at an individual level, whether a person is more likely to develop a certain disease or whether a woman is more likely to give birth prematurely. Also read:sustainable carbon nanotubesIn November 2023, the UK Biobank published the complete genetic sequences of 500,000 people. This is a treasure trove that scientists can use to uncover connections between DNA and disease. By analyzing these genomes in conjunction with clinical data, researchers can identify genetic markers associated with disease,…
For years, people have been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for ideas on how to adapt reggae icon Bob Marley's life into a film. But it never seemed right until a few years ago when they decided to become instigators.Ziggy Marley said in a recent interview with The Associated Press that “it was just a feeling” about bringing his father's life to the screen. “We looked at it without knowing we absolutely wanted to do it because we needed to make sure the people we were going to do it with were the right people. People who respected…
View from Westminster Sign up for emails to get expert analysis delivered straight to your inbox.Get your free View from Westminster emailEEveryone agrees that AI is already doing a lot of good. For example, mammogram analysis will be faster and more reliable.This technology is advancing at the speed of light and is sure to bring even greater achievements in the future. Clearly, as a nation, we need to make the most of our many assets. However, the government's response to this new technological frontier appears to be small-scale.We need an AI workforce strategy that is as urgent and long-term-focused as…
Photo by Michele Ferrari via Pexels Education leaders around the world have called for better data to advance gender equity in learning. During a session at UNESCO's first Education Data and Statistics Conference in Paris last week, UN officials, civil servants, academics, experts from nonprofits and other organizations discussed how countries can address inequality through data. We debated whether it could be done. In an update provided after the event, UNESCO said: “High-quality and timely data and evidence are essential for policy development, planning and the implementation of strategic interventions to promote gender equality in education.” said. These will help…
Image credits: Shutterstock / IsmadhilovWelcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we look at a new financial-based dating app, Robinhood's financial results, and the startup in which PayPal Ventures made its first investment. Let's dive in! Get TechCrunch's roundup of the biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. PT. Subscribe here. big story A new dating app has been released just in time for Valentine's Day, but there's a catch. You need a credit score of at least 675 to use it. Launched by financial platform Neon Money Club, Score…
In modern times, where the diet has become richer, lifestyle-related diseases are plaguing many people. One such condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is a condition in which stomach acid regularly flows back into the food pipe, causing irritation and inflammation. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases, and it is said that approximately 20-30% of the population in India suffers from this disease. Reflux esophagitis is a lifestyle-related disease caused by eating unhealthy or sour foods (Pexels) Dr Amol Dakhare, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, DPU Private Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, says, “In gastroesophageal reflux disease,…
Federal law prohibits health care providers from sharing health data without a patient's consent, but it does not prevent digital technology companies from tracking menstrual cycles or a person's location and selling it to data brokers. Federal bans have not gained traction, largely due to opposition from the technology industry. In a country where most Republican-controlled states have restricted abortion, 14 of which have implemented bans at all stages of pregnancy, and most Democratic states have pushed for protections for abortion access. Now, whether or not this should change is another political issue. In 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned.…
The Brookings Institution reports that from 2017 to 2020, the number of businesses run by Black women increased by nearly 20%, far outpacing the growth in women-owned businesses and Black-owned businesses overall.”For me, the rise of Black women entrepreneurs means we're finally starting to believe in ourselves more and realize how limitless we are,” she said after quitting her job at Instagram. says Joy Ofodu, who turned to the content industry full-time. Creator and voice actor in 2022.Ofodu's decision to leave Instagram reflects a larger trend of Black women abandoning corporate jobs and flocking to entrepreneurship for career freedom, fulfillment…
After the killing of George Floyd in 2020, companies made major racial equity pledges and hired teams dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. American companies are now retreating, cutting DEI jobs and outsourcing work to consultants.DEI employment peaked in early 2023, but declined by 5% that year and by 8% by 2024, according to data from Rebellio Labs shared with The Washington Post. According to Reverio, which tracks employee dynamics, the turnover rate for DEI jobs is about twice as high as the turnover rate for non-DEI jobs.In recent weeks, Zoom laid off its in-house DEI team amid large-scale layoffs,…
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has condemned a viral video purportedly showing some people protesting the current economic hardship in front of his palace. On Sunday, the emir said in a statement titled “Reaction to the viral video” signed by his spokesman Abdulzees Arowona that no such protest took place inside the palace. The viral video was part of an event in the run-up to the 2019 general election, the statement said. The statement read: “It has come to our attention that a video is circulating on social media platforms in which some people are seen shouting…