'Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease 10 years early

14/05/2025 7 min Temporada 1
'Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease 10 years early

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Episode Synopsis

Experts from the University of Dundee say that people at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified through a simple MRI scan a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke.We’re joined by lead author Jill Belch, ​professor ​of ​Vascular ​Medicine ​at ​the ​University ​of ​Dundee.A government-built AI tool has been used for the first time to summarise public responses to a consultation, and is now set to be rolled out more widely.Greek authorities issued a temporary tsunami warning on Wednesday, following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake close to Crete.Also in this episode:-Engineers create a new tiny device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like the human brain.-Belle and Sebastian frontman joins campaigners to call for urgent action on ME-The UK amphibians making ‘remarkable comeback’ in South Downs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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