What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
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Can AI help doctors detect undiagnosed COPD earlier? A recent study published in JAMA tested a tool called CAPTURE, which uses patient records and simple screening questions to flag possible cases. While it shows promise, researchers found that it may not be accurate enough to replace standard lung tests just yet.
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