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Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

WHO and Government of France host high-level meeting to combat meningitis

Global leaders highlight the need to defeat meningitis – a leading cause of disability – at a high-level meeting co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Government of France, under the High Patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.

26 Apr 2024

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Antibiotic treatment of adults hospitalized with moderate COVID-19 is associated with clinical deterioration, despite the drugs being given to over 40% of patients, according to new research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April)

25 Apr 2024

Advancing medical treatment with causal machine learning

Machines can learn not only to make predictions, but also to handle causal relationships. An international research team shows how this could make therapies safer, more efficient, and more individualized.

25 Apr 2024

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence.

25 Apr 2024

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Funding represents the first time the foundation has taken an equity position in a breath diagnostics company.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 25 Apr 2024

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Accurate and cost-effective cancer detection.

24 Apr 2024

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Digital memory test and a blood sample - this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful.

23 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Nearly all adults with Down syndrome will develop evidence of Alzheimer's disease by late middle age.

16 Apr 2024

Bio-Rad announces collaboration agreement with oncocyte to commercialize transplant monitoring with droplet digital PCR

Collaboration Aims to Provide Researchers Cutting-Edge Tools to Enable Transformational Monitoring of Key Biomarkers in Solid Tissue Transplants.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 15 Apr 2024

Study unlocks genetic secrets in APOEε4 carriers that could defend against Alzheimer's

Researchers utilized whole-genome sequencing and pathway analysis to uncover protective genetic variations against Alzheimer's disease in APOEε4 carriers, revealing a crucial role for extracellular matrix-related genes in mitigating the disease's progression.

15 Apr 2024

Diagnostics News and Research

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

WHO and Government of France host high-level meeting to combat meningitis

Study: Antibiotic use in moderate COVID-19 linked to clinical deterioration

Advancing medical treatment with causal machine learning

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Study reveals accelerated progression of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome

Bio-Rad announces collaboration agreement with oncocyte to commercialize transplant monitoring with droplet digital PCR

Study unlocks genetic secrets in APOEε4 carriers that could defend against Alzheimer's

Understanding the role of genetic variants in male infertility

New microfluidic device improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions

Nanopore sequencing unveils novel telomere length patterns

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

Global increase in deaths from viral hepatitis revealed in WHO report

Largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests for better disease control

Bio-Techne surpasses 10,000 peer-reviewed publications citing RNAscope technology

High blood levels of TMAO predicts chronic kidney disease risk in future

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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