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"Exploring the Risks: Chronic Microdosing of Psychedelics and Valvular Heart Disease"
health2 years ago

"Exploring the Risks: Chronic Microdosing of Psychedelics and Valvular Heart Disease"

A scientific review published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has raised concerns about the potential link between chronic microdosing of psychedelics and valvular heart disease (VHD). The review examined commonly used psychedelics, including LSD, psilocin, mescaline, DMT, and MDMA, and their interaction with the 5-HT2B receptor, which has been associated with the development of VHD. While there is a lack of concrete scientific evidence to confirm or refute the existence of a direct link, the researchers concluded that VHD is a potential risk with chronic psychedelic microdosing and further studies are necessary to better define this risk.

Revolutionary AI Techniques Revolutionize Heart Disease Diagnosis
healthtech2 years ago

Revolutionary AI Techniques Revolutionize Heart Disease Diagnosis

Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed an AI model that accurately identifies cardiac functions and valvular heart diseases using chest radiographs, potentially supplementing traditional echocardiography and improving diagnostic efficiency. The AI model was trained on a dataset of 22,551 chest radiographs and echocardiograms, achieving high accuracy in categorizing valvular heart disease. This breakthrough could be particularly beneficial in settings lacking specialized technicians and in emergency situations where echocardiography is not readily available.