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AI-assessed mammograms help detect heart disease

A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that analyzing mammograms with artificial intelligence or AI can lead to better detection of cardiovascular disease in women, the leading cause of death in the U.S.

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Emory transplant surgeon honored with American College of Surgeons Jacobson Innovation Award

The award honors living surgeons who have innovated a new development or technique in any field of surgery. Christian P. Larsen, executive director of Emory Transplant Center, is internationally recognized for transforming organ rejection prevention.

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Nia Project receives $2.5 million grant to advance women’s mental health

A $2.5 million grant from the Action for Women’s Health initiative will support the expansion of the Nia Project in Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Pioneering a new care model for managing post-trauma pain

Emory professors Nicholas Giordano and Mara Schenker are working to find more personalized ways to help patients manage their pain and reduce the use of opioids after surgery. The work is possible thanks to a grant from Emory’s University Research Committee.

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AI-assessed mammograms help detect heart disease

Emory transplant surgeon honored with American College of Surgeons Jacobson Innovation Award

Nia Project receives $2.5 million grant to advance women’s mental health

Pioneering a new care model for managing post-trauma pain

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