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New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

A study of 19 million adults in England reveals demographic and clinical patterns of long COVID, highlighting higher rates among women, middle-aged adults, and those with comorbidities, with vaccination linked to lower incidence.

22 May 2024

Aptamer and Timser partner to deliver world’s first blood test for cervical cancer

Aptamer Group plc (AIM: APTA), the developer of novel Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, has signed an agreement with Timser Group, a pharmaceutical company focused on women’s health, with a deal value of up to £465,000.

From Aptamer Group 22 May 2024

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

A study in EBioMedicine reveals significant microplastic concentrations in thrombi from major blood vessels, linking microplastic levels to increased risk and severity of thrombotic events.

22 May 2024

Patient characteristics influence AI performance in mammogram interpretation

In a study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results.

21 May 2024

Generative AI enhances ER admission predictions with minimal training

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as GPT-4, can help predict whether an emergency room patient needs to be admitted to the hospital even with only minimal training on a limited number of records, according to investigators at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 May 2024

Latest advances in gastric cancer and other cancer-related studies to be presented at DDW 2024

Cancer-related studies, including a diagnostic tool for gastric cancer and trends in gallbladder and colorectal cancers, will be presented this week at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

21 May 2024

Groundbreaking study advances human in vitro gametogenesis for infertility treatment

Infertility affects approximately 1 in 6 people in their lifetime worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

21 May 2024

Updated medical guidance reject 'excited delirium' to prevent misuse in police custody cases

Updated medical guidance on excited delirium, the controversial term accused of covering up deaths in police custody, including that of George Floyd, is being brought forward before its scheduled date of October 2025, reports The BMJ today.

20 May 2024

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

A study in Nutrition & Diabetes meta-analyzed randomized clinical trials and found that taurine supplementation significantly reduces key risk factors for metabolic syndrome, such as high blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides, with no notable adverse effects.

20 May 2024

Low-fat diets significantly reduce lung cancer risk in older adults, study finds

Study found that adhering to low-fat diets significantly reduces lung cancer risk in older adults, with the most substantial benefits observed in current smokers. High consumption of saturated fats was linked to increased lung cancer risk, particularly for small-cell lung cancer.

20 May 2024

WHO's new SkinNTD app proves effective in training healthcare workers for neglected tropical diseases

The SkinNTD app, developed by the WHO, shows promise in training frontline healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries to diagnose and manage neglected tropical diseases. Early evaluations in Ghana and Kenya indicate the app is user-friendly, effective, and valuable for remote areas.

20 May 2024

Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria can contribute to antibiotic resistance

Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria have been identified that can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance.

20 May 2024

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.

20 May 2024

Web-based self-help program proves effective in treating binge eating disorder

Study shows that web-based cognitive behavioral self-help interventions effectively reduce binge eating episodes and improve overall well-being in individuals with binge eating disorder (BED).

19 May 2024

Study reveals alarming rates of postpartum depression among mothers in six countries

Study published in BMC Public Health identified the prevalence, predictors, and coping strategies for postpartum depression (PPD) among mothers in six countries, highlighting significant variation across different cultural and demographic contexts.

19 May 2024

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

Researchers investigated the influence of sex on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) assessment of left ventricular filling pressure (LVFP) in heart failure (HF) diagnosis.

17 May 2024

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

Researchers from the UK investigated associations between 1,463 plasma proteins and 19 cancers, using observational and genetic approaches in participants of the UK Biobank.

17 May 2024

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but the right early intervention can prevent severe consequences.

17 May 2024

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

Nova Biomedical is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for a micro capillary sample mode on the Stat Profile Prime Plus® Critical Care analyzer.

From Nova Biomedical 17 May 2024

Varenicline shows promise in first U.S. trial for e-cigarette cessation

The first U.S. trial of varenicline for e-cigarette cessation shows promising results and warrants larger-scale trials, the researchers say.

17 May 2024

Diagnostic News and Research

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

Aptamer and Timser partner to deliver world’s first blood test for cervical cancer

Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

Patient characteristics influence AI performance in mammogram interpretation

Generative AI enhances ER admission predictions with minimal training

Latest advances in gastric cancer and other cancer-related studies to be presented at DDW 2024

Groundbreaking study advances human in vitro gametogenesis for infertility treatment

Updated medical guidance reject 'excited delirium' to prevent misuse in police custody cases

Taurine supplementation shows promise in reducing metabolic syndrome risk factors, study finds

Low-fat diets significantly reduce lung cancer risk in older adults, study finds

WHO's new SkinNTD app proves effective in training healthcare workers for neglected tropical diseases

Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria can contribute to antibiotic resistance

Study shows clear benefits of in-ambulance blood pressure treatment for stroke patients

Web-based self-help program proves effective in treating binge eating disorder

Study reveals alarming rates of postpartum depression among mothers in six countries

Study finds accounting for sex improves precision and prognostic performance of CMR biomarkers for heart failure

Proteins in the blood could warn people of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed

New test enhances early detection of large vessel occlusion stroke

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

Varenicline shows promise in first U.S. trial for e-cigarette cessation

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