medical sciences

Members of the Health Informatics Research Group of the University of Tartu: Hendrik Šuvalov, Maria Malk and Raivo Kolde. Credit: University of Tartu, Marianne Liiv
Language models read doctors’ notes to reveal why patients discontinue medication
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The success of infertility treatment depends on the early stages of embryo development
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Scientists mapped with unprecedented precision how genes shape our metabolism
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Study confirms that herpesviruses have co‑evolved with humans for thousands of years
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New health data-based models help identify heart disease risk earlier
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University of Tartu researchers discovered a new gene causing fetal developmental anomalies
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New study shows genes affect how people process medicines
Dietary risk
Dietary risks among Nordic and Baltic countries are still significant, and awareness campaigns are not enough
Miriam Nurm. Photo: Lota Vana.
Scientists investigated why people experience iron metabolism disorders so differently
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Study: Enhancing breast cancer screening could help save young women’s lives
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AI helps detect kidney cancer faster
Johannes Olavi Schavikin. Photo author: Andres Tennus
How to make bones heal faster?
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ERC grant helps to explore innovative approaches to improve the diagnosis of ADHD in adults
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“Junk DNA“ Supports Nerve Cell Regeneration
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The Estonian Biobank data helps explain why some individuals experience more side effects from antidepressants
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Estonian researchers create next generation microbes
Genes can predict how well weight-loss surgery will work
Genes can predict how well weight-loss surgery will work
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New knowledge about the placenta helps prevent pregnancy complications
Nanordica team. From left to right: Anna-Liisa Kubo, Olesja Bondarenko, ja Grigory Vasiliev. Ohtot: Renee Altrov.
How using less silver in bandages is innovating healthcare, starting with diabetic wounds!
depression
Estonian scientists’ find could pave the way for new depression treatment
breast cancer
First international clinical guidance on breast cancer polygenic risk scores published
HIV
New study in the Lancet HIV highlights gaps in HPV-related cancer prevention for people living with HIV
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Increased cancer risk in infertile men is explained by genetic predisposition
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New method to find faster treatment for high blood fat levels

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