Oxytocin Modulates Respiratory Heart Rate Variability Through a Hypothalamus–Brainstem–Heart Neuronal Pathway

Latest Nature Neuroscience Research Report: A Novel Central Mechanism of Oxytocin in Regulating Respiratory Heart Rate Variability 1. Research Background and Disciplinary Foundation Heart rate variation is an important indicator reflecting both physiological and psychological states in humans, finely regulated by the autonomic nervous system to mai...

Estimation and Conformity Evaluation of Multi-Class Counterfactual Explanations for Chronic Disease Prevention

1. Academic Background and Research Motivation In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made tremendous progress in healthcare. From initial uses in assisted diagnosis and risk prediction to the recommendation of personalized intervention plans, AI has become a critical tool for improving the quality and efficiency of medical services. How...

AI-Enhanced Lung Cancer Prediction: A Hybrid Model's Precision Triumph

Background Introduction Lung cancer, as one of the most prevalent and deadly malignant tumors worldwide, continues to pose many challenges in modern healthcare. According to literature statistics, the five-year survival rate for lung cancer patients is extremely low, consistently ranking it among the top three causes of cancer death globally. Due t...

WavRX: A Disease-Agnostic, Generalizable, and Privacy-Preserving Speech Health Diagnostic Model

New Breakthrough in Disease-Agnostic Remote Speech Health Diagnostic Models—An Interpretation of “wavrx: a disease-agnostic, generalizable, and privacy-preserving speech health diagnostic model” 1. Research Background and Introduction With the ongoing rise in demand for telemedicine and health management, realizing real-time, non-invasive, and auto...

Pace of Aging Analysis of Healthspan and Lifespan in Older Adults in the US and UK

— Longitudinal Population Analysis Based on the “Pace of Aging” Method 1. Research Background and Scientific Significance With the acceleration of global population aging, objectively measuring and improving the health status of the elderly has become an important issue in social policy and public health worldwide. Traditionally, measurements of po...

Nerve- and Airway-Associated Interstitial Macrophages Mitigate SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis via Type I Interferon Signaling

1. Academic Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of immunoregulatory mechanisms in respiratory viral infections. Despite vaccine advancements, the rapid mutation of SARS-CoV-2 continues to threaten public health. Studies indicate that severe COVID-19 cases are often associated with dysregulated immune responses rather tha...