A mathematical modeling study coordinated by UMC Utrecht has shown that sustained HIV remission (without rebound) or HIV eradication cure scenarios could consistently reduce new HIV infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Netherlands as compared to a scenario without a cure. The investigators anticipate that introduction of either of these cure scenarios could contribute to ending the HIV epidemic among MSM in the Netherlands. In contrast, transient HIV remission with a risk of rebound could increase new infections if rebounds are not closely monitored, and could potentially undermine HIV control efforts.

Just published is the third new study showing that TM is highly effective in reducing stress in a wide array of populations. This meta-analysis included 15 studies with over 1,200 participants from military and civilian backgrounds. Using rigorous meta-analytic methods, the study found a large effect size of 1.01 for TM compared to control groups. An effect size over 0.80 is  considered significant.  

Researchers have developed a noninvasive method to detect anemia using grayscale photos of the eye’s conjunctiva, taken with standard smartphones. By applying machine learning to spatial and textural features extracted from over 12,000 photos of 565 children aged 5 to 15, the study found strong associations between these features and anemia status. Unlike other approaches, this method does not rely on color analysis or specialized equipment, making it practical for use in low-resource settings. The findings suggest a scalable, affordable tool for anemia screening in children, especially in areas with limited access to laboratory testing.