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Using AI to analyse ultrasound scans lets parents pinpoint exact due date of babies, study claims
Using artificial intelligence to analyse ultrasound scans could give parents the exact day their child will be born with 95 per cent accuracy, a study has claimed. Doctors currently estimate a foetus's due date by adding 40 weeks to the first day of the mother's last menstrual period. This rough calculation is known as Naegele's rule and assumes the woman has a 28-day menstrual cycle and ovulates on day 14, which, for many, is not true. In the UK, just four per cent of babies are born on their due date. But a group of US researchers say using AI to analyse ultrasounds could predict a child's date of birth with 95 per cent accuracy. Using a software developed and trained using more than two million ultrasound images from women who gave birth at the University of Kentucky from 2017 to 2020, the scientists measured how well AI could estimate whether a baby would be carried to term or not. The program, called Ultrasound AI, was able to predict whether a baby would be born early with 72 per cent accuracy, without relying on external information such as maternal history or clinical measurements. It was 95 per cent accurate in predicting the due date of babies carried to full term, and 92 per cent accurate for all births combined. 'AI is reaching into the womb and helping us forecast the timing of birth, which we believe will lead to better prediction to help mothers across the world and provide a greater understanding of why the smallest babies are born too soon,' said Dr John O'Brien, director of maternal-foetal medicine at the University of Kentucky. 'AI will eventually provide greater insights into how to target and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes 'This work is an important first step in the start of a powerful advance in technology for the field of obstetrics.' Preterm birth is currently the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the world, and one in every 12 babies is born prematurely. It comes after the UK Government last year announced a plan to reduce the number of preterm births from 8 per cent to 6 per cent.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
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Rodeo rider cheats death when bull's horn slices neck open
Ride with the bull, mess with the horns. A fearless rodeo rider in Florida had a close brush with death when the bull he was riding gored him in the neck while being bucked off the beast's back. Zachary Naegele, 24, was competing at the Conley Invitational in Palmetto, Florida, last week when the bull's horn punctured his jugular, causing blood to stream out in a heart-pounding, caught-on-camera moment. Quick-thinking first responders immediately tended to the thrill-seeking rider, and they applied pressure to his neck before he was ushered to the hospital for surgery following the terrifying, Feb. 7 ordeal. Kody Lostroh, 2024 Bull Riding Hall Of Fame Inductee, On Training For An 8-Second Ride "I really didn't feel it when it first happened," Naegele told Fox 13. "I thought I broke my jaw until I grabbed my chin and then I seen the blood squirt out from my neck, and I said 'this ain't good.'" Read On The Fox News App Neagele, who has been riding bulls since he was 15, thanked God for still being alive. "If you don't know God and you're getting on bulls, you are walking on a very thin line," Naegele told the outlet "It's different whenever you ask God for another day, and you thank him for every day, but it's a whole new ball game when you ask for another breath," said Naegele. The video begins showing Naegele preparing for his ride inside the buck chute, gripping the bull rope tightly as the commentator introduces him to the crowd, blasting out that the young rider has left Palmetto before with a "pile of cash. Let's see if we can get it done in 2025." The chute gate then opens and the explosive bull bursts out. The Basics Of Bull Riding: A Look Into The 'Most Dangerous 8 Seconds In Sports' Naegele craftily rides the bull for a few seconds as the angry beast spins, twists and kicks. He eventually loses his balance and as he falls off the bull, it nicks his neck with its left horn. Initially, it doesn't appear that Naegele is injured as he crashes to the ground and hits one of the bullfighters. As he walks away, he can then be seen putting his hands on his neck in a state of panic. Then, the medics rushed to his aid and provided lifesaving treatment. "In my 50 years of experience in public safety, this was likely one of the most immediate lifesaving events I have seen in my career," Deputy Chief Steve Litschauer told Fox 13. "He had a lot of people rooting for him that night for several reasons. A lot of people were in the right place at the right time," said Pollock. Bull riding is unpredictable and riveting but laden with dangers for competitors. It's been dubbed "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports." Riders wear protective gear like helmets and body armor, but their necks are exposed as they get flung from the bulls, which can weigh anywhere from 1,200 to 2,000 pounds. Naegele, in a GoFundMe he created to help with his medical bills, described the incident as a "freak accident." He said he lost copious amounts of blood and suffered nerve damage. He went into surgery after arriving at the hospital and returned home to Louisiana a few days later, according to Fox 13. He thanked all the medical staff who helped him and said the experience has not dampened his desire to continue competing in the high-risk sport. "Whenever I get on, I always know it could be my last time, but you never really think about it when you're there," he told Fox article source: Rodeo rider cheats death when bull's horn slices neck open
Fox News
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Rodeo rider cheats death when bull's horn slices neck open
A fearless rodeo rider in Florida had a close brush with death when the bull he was riding gored him in the neck while being bucked off the beast's back. Zachary Naegele, 24, was competing at the Conley Invitational in Palmetto, Florida, last week when the bull's horn punctured his jugular, causing blood to stream out in a heart-pounding, caught-on-camera moment. Quick-thinking first responders immediately tended to the thrill-seeking rider, and they applied pressure to his neck before he was ushered to the hospital for surgery. He said he lost more than two gallons of blood in the terrifying, Feb. 7 ordeal. "I really didn't feel it when it first happened," Naegele told Fox 13. "I thought I broke my jaw until I grabbed my chin and then I seen the blood squirt out from my neck, and I said 'this ain't good.'" Neagele, who has been riding bulls since he was 15, thanked God for sparing his life. "If you don't know God and you're getting on bulls, you are walking on a very thin line," Naegele told the outlet "It's different whenever you ask God for another day, and you thank him for every day, but it's a whole new ball game when you ask for another breath," said Naegele. The video begins showing Naegele preparing for his ride inside the buck chute, gripping the bull rope tightly as the commentator introduces him to the crowd, blasting out that the young rider has left Palmetto before with a "pile of cash. Let's see if we can get it done in 2025." The chute gate then opens and the explosive bull bursts out. Naegele craftily rides the bull for a few seconds as the angry beast spins, twists and kicks. He eventually loses his balance and as he falls off the bull, it nicks his neck with its left horn. Initially, it doesn't appear that Naegele is injured as he crashes to the ground and hits one of the bullfighters. As he walks away, he can then be seen putting his hands on his neck in a state of panic. Then, the medics rushed to his aid and provided lifesaving treatment. "In my 50 years of experience in public safety, this was likely one of the most immediate lifesaving events I have seen in my career," Deputy Chief Steve Litschauer told Fox 13. "He had a lot of people rooting for him that night for several reasons. A lot of people were in the right place at the right time," said Pollock. Bull riding is unpredictable and riveting but laden with dangers for competitors. It's been dubbed "the most dangerous eight seconds in sports." Riders wear protective gear like helmets and body armor, but their necks are exposed as they get flung from the bulls, which can weigh anywhere from 1,200 to 2,000 pounds. Naegele, in a GoFundMe he created to help with his medical bills, described the incident as a "freak accident." He said he lost over two gallons of blood and suffered nerve damage. "I was then put into surgery to do plastic surgery on my neck and fix my small carotid artery that was severed," he HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP He went into surgery after arriving at the hospital and returned home to Louisiana a few days later, according to Fox 13. He thanked all the medical staff who helped him and said the experience has not dampened his desire to continue competing in the high-risk sport. "Whenever I get on, I always know it could be my last time, but you never really think about it when you're there," he told Fox 13.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Louisiana bull rider survives ‘freak accident' during Palmetto competition
The Brief A bull rider survived a freak accident at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto. The bull nicked his jugular just seconds into the ride and first responders rushed in to help. He's now back home in Louisiana, and plans to get back up once he recovers. PALMETTO, Fla. - Zach Naegele was seconds into his ride at the Conley Invitational Bull Ride in Palmetto Saturday evening when a freak accident nearly killed him. It happened in front of a packed house, and he credits God and first responders, who were a part of the crowd. The backstory Every time the bull rider gives the signal to open the chute, he knows that anything could happen. READ:'Take Care of Maya' case: Lawyers give arguments in hospital's appeal of $200M verdict "If you don't know God and you're getting on bulls, you are walking on a very thin line," Naegele told FOX 13. Seconds into his ride on February 7 at the Conley Invitational in Palmetto, the bull's horn slipped under Naegele's helmet and sliced his neck open. "I really didn't feel it when it first happened," he said. "I thought I broke my jaw until I grabbed my chin and then I seen the blood squirt out from my neck, and I said 'this ain't good.'" Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Medical members of the Manatee County Search and Rescue team were already gearing up. "It was just 1, 2, 3. You had to move," said Volunteer Sharon Litschauer. The bull nicked Naegele's jugular and the bleeding continued, but Paramedic Max Pollack immediately applied pressure to try and get it to stop. "We are just putting as much pressure as we can on his neck without trying to choke him out," said Pollack. "That's how close it was. It was a pretty long and deep cut." MORE:Florida 'brothel' allegedly run by illegal immigrants shut down after victim's desperate phone call What they're saying Litschauer credits training for saving his life. "I've been in nursing for 50 years," she said. "I have to attribute the training to the stop the bleed classes." EMT Emma Hubbard agreed. "I was just hoping and praying he would be okay and did everything we could," she said. Stationed across from the rodeo, North River Fire Rescue took Naegele immediately to the hospital by ambulance. Naegele said he could feel himself fading. READ: Suspect federally charged in connection with 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death of Lakeland grandmother "It's different whenever you ask God for another day, and you thank him for every day, but it's a whole new ball game when you ask for another breath," said Naegele. Dig deeper He went into surgery after arriving at the hospital, and a few days later, he returned home to Louisiana. From the first responders at the rodeo to those at the hospital, Naegele is thankful to everyone who played a role in saving his life. "I thank them so much for what they did. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today," he said. Manatee Search and Rescue members are glad they were there to help. "In my 50 years of experience in public safety, this was likely one of the most immediate lifesaving events I have seen in my career," said Deputy Chief Steve Litschauer. "He had a lot of people rooting for him that night for several reasons. A lot of people were in the right place at the right time," said Pollock. MORE: Suspect arrested in shooting that injured 10-year-old boy and his uncle: SPPD What's next Naegele has been riding bulls since he was 15, and once he heals, he plans on getting back up. "Whenever I get on, I always know it could be my last time, but you never really think about it when you're there," he said. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
