Tomiko Itooka, the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, passed away at the age of 116 in Ashiya, Japan. Known for her love of bananas and Calpis, she became the oldest person last year and was a former volleyball player with a spirited personality. Survived by one son and one daughter, Itooka’s funeral was held with family and friends, with the title of the world’s oldest person now held by 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas.
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Wes Streeting announces landmark trial to harness AI to speed up breast cancer screening
Health secretary Wes Streeting has announced a landmark trial using artificial intelligence to catch breast cancer cases earlier, involving nearly 700,000 women at 30 testing sites nationwide. The trial will assist radiologists in screening mammograms for potential signs of breast cancer, reducing the need for two specialists during the process. If successful, the trial could help reduce waiting lists and improve early detection rates, as part of efforts to shape a national cancer plan and...
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