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Technological advancements in artificial intelligence have made smartphones capable of performing myriad tasks for us — but can they, and should they, diagnose disease? In a recent paper, scientists explored some of the issues raised by integrating skin cancer-detecting. . . Read More

Ultrasound imaging is a valuable medical technique, but some obstacles, such as bones and air bubbles, are impenetrable to ultrasound. These obstacles block the ultrasound beam and prevent imaging of deeper targets. This means that some structures within the body, such as areas. . . Read More

Researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have inactivated a gene in ferrets that is linked to abnormally small brain size in humans. Although the original impetus was to study human brain disease and development, the researchers say their results also shed light on. . . Read More

I have two stories in the most recent issue of Pediatrics Nationwide. In the first,  researchers provide guidance for identifying pediatric cancer patients most at risk for blood clots and choosing the best preventative treatment. Read the whole story here: Read More

Madelung’s deformity is a rare congenital condition of the wrist, most commonly seen in adolescent females. Patients can experience pain, decreased wrist mobility, and cosmetic deformity. New research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital demonstrates that early treatment of. . . Read More