AI could help in early diagnosis of autism: Study

IANS | December 21, 2023 8:09 PM

New York, Dec 21 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with data from an iPad colouring game, could assist in early diagnosis of autism, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) said the results indicate the potential for an easy and novel method for early detection of autism and developmental coordination disorder.

JN.1 variant mild, not a cause for alarm: Guj Health Minister

IANS | December 20, 2023 7:54 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday, in response to recent concerns over Covid-19 infections in the state, said that the current variant, JN.1, is considered mild, and not a cause for alarm.