Welcome back to YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, Roxanna and our new host Majo will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past few weeks, including the use of AI in diagnostics, cannabinoids as pain therapy, and more!

Papers featured in this episode:

“Heart failure risk stratification using artificial intelligence applied to electrocardiogram images: a multinational study” – https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae914

https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-ai-tool-identifies-risk-of-future-heart-failure/

“Nav1.8, an analgesic target for nonpsychotomimetic phytocannabinoids” – https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2416886122

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/21/cannabinoids-offer-new-hope-safe-and-effective-pain-relief

“Neural Variability and Cognitive Control in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder” – http://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.55165

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/17/opioid-use-disorder-might-lead-sticky-brains

“Atgl-dependent adipocyte lipolysis promotes lipodystrophy and restrains fibrogenic responses during skin fibrosis” – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jid.2024.12.022

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/29/fat-cells-play-protective-role-fibrosis-development

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