Post hoc analysis of a multicenter cluster-RCT (NEED; 97 ICUs, China) validated the NOFI feeding intolerance prediction model in 1,545 ICU patients started on early enteral nutrition within 48 h and fed ≥ 3 days. NOFI uses primary diagnosis, APACHE II, and AGI grade. Performance was assessed by discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility (DCA/CIC). Risk strata: > 0.85 high, 0.30–0.85 middle, < 0.30 low. High-risk patients had higher 28-day mortality.

First large-scale experiment shows fire whirls burn oil spills faster and cleaner than fire pools, proving their game-changing potential for ocean cleanups.

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of perceiving and responding to human emotions can serve as heart-warming companions to help lift the spirits. A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has discovered that the combined power of music and empathetic speech in robots with artificial intelligence (AI) could foster a stronger bond between humans and machines. These findings underscore the importance of a multimodal approach in designing empathetic robots, offering significant implications for their application in health support, elder care, education and beyond.