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EBUS-TBNA proves effective for tumor molecular analysis in lung cancer

Tumor molecular analysis using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is the standard of care for guiding lung cancer treatment. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive technique used to sample mediastinal lymph nodes for diagnosing and staging lung cancer.

28 Oct 2024

Researchers discover key biochemical mechanism in Huntington's disease development

Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development of Huntington's Disease.

28 Oct 2024

Scientists uncover "superspreader" fibrils driving Alzheimer's Disease

The treatment of dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's is still one of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine. In the course of neurodegenerative diseases, certain proteins such as the amyloid β protein accumulate in the brain. They are suspected of being linked to the development of the disease, which is why they are considered a promising target for therapeutic approaches.

28 Oct 2024

Yourgene Health Cystic Fibrosis Base assay receives IVDR accreditation

Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt group of companies), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, announces that it has received accreditation under the new EU requirements of the in vitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR) for the Yourgene® Cystic Fibrosis Base assay. The Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base assay is a Class C in vitro medical device under IVDR and is intended for use by healthcare professionals within a molecular laboratory environment.

From Yourgene Health 28 Oct 2024

Clinical utility of carbonic anhydrase IX in diagnosing pleural mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis. Histological diagnosis of mesothelioma using limited tissue samples can be challenging.

27 Oct 2024

Impact of TLR10 rs10004195 genotype on susceptibility to H. pylori infection

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection can cause multiple secondary digestive disorders. Some studies have found that polymorphisms in Toll-like receptor (TLR) genes, including TLR10 rs10004195, may be associated with increased susceptibility to H. pylori infection. Despite conflicting reports, we conducted a meta-analysis to clarify the relationship between these factors.

26 Oct 2024

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry proves effective for diagnosing onychomycosis in nail psoriasis

Nail psoriasis is common in patients with plaque psoriasis and is associated with morbidity, including onychomycosis, which can complicate psoriasis treatments and be difficult to differentiate.

26 Oct 2024

MMRI professor receives $3.7 million NIH grant to support research on pulmonary embolism

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a $3.7 million grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to research the third most common cause of cardiovascular death, pulmonary embolism (PE).

26 Oct 2024

Study sheds new light on p53 tumor suppressor gene's role in ulcerative colitis

Researchers in the lab of Michael Sigal at the Max Delbrück Center and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have elucidated the role of the p53 gene in ulcerative colitis.

26 Oct 2024

Diagnostic toolkit aims to improve response to Marburg virus cases

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) such as Marburg virus disease have been in the news recently, with more than 60 cases of Marburg confirmed in Rwanda.

26 Oct 2024

New light-based technique promises advances in non-invasive medical diagnostics

An Aston University researcher has developed a new technique using light which could revolutionize non-invasive medical diagnostics and optical communication.

25 Oct 2024

Extracellular vesicles play key role in cancer drug resistance

Despite significant advancements in cancer treatment, drug resistance remains a persistent challenge. Cancer cells can often develop resistance to treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy, leading to reduced treatment efficacy.

25 Oct 2024

Study: High prevalence of depression found among people living with HIV in Nigeria

Depression can lead to poor outcomes during antiretroviral therapy, and current evidence suggests high rates of depression among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), especially in low-and middle-income countries.

25 Oct 2024

Evaluating the effectiveness of GAAD for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is crucial for improving survival in patients with chronic hepatitis.

25 Oct 2024

New Lancet Commission calls for stronger regulation of global gambling industry

Stronger global regulatory controls are needed to reduce the impact of commercial gambling on worldwide health and wellbeing, according to a new Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling.

25 Oct 2024

New AI tool revolutionizes detection of rare gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers from LMU, TU Berlin, and Charité have developed a new AI tool that uses imaging data to also detect less frequent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

25 Oct 2024

The AI-Powered Lab Assistant with Scientific Awareness

Enhancing healthcare research, Sapio Sciences' solutions unify lab data management, leveraging AI to improve efficiency and accelerate drug development cycles.

From Sapio Sciences 25 Oct 2024

Antibiotic for liver disease linked to emergence of antimicrobial resistant superbug

An international team of researchers has found that an antibiotic commonly prescribed for patients with liver disease, called rifaximin, has led to the global emergence of an almost untreatable form of the antimicrobial resistant superbug vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium (VRE), which frequently causes serious infections in hospitalized patients.

24 Oct 2024

DNA analysis outperforms standard newborn screening, study shows

Early results from a study of newborn screening methods show that DNA analysis picks up many more preventable or treatable serious health conditions than standard newborn screening and is favored by most parents who are offered the option.

24 Oct 2024

Deforestation drives a surge in malaria cases in the Amazon

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is linked to a rise in malaria cases, with a 1% increase in deforestation leading to a 6.3% spike in cases the following month. This relationship is strongest in highly forested and indigenous areas.

23 Oct 2024