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Regenstrief scientist calls for precision surveillance for colon cancer screening

The interval at which an individual undergoes a repeat colonoscopy because of previous pre-cancerous polyps -- a practice known as "surveillance" -- should be tailored to the individual and not simply be determined by the results of prior colonoscopies, according to Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thomas F. Imperiale, M.D.

8 Nov 2018

New open source decision support tool could help clinicians chose chemotherapy drugs

The selection of a first-line chemotherapy drug to treat many types of cancer is often a clear-cut decision governed by standard-of-care protocols, but what drug should be used next if the first one fails?

8 Nov 2018

Study elucidates genetic causes of severe cardiomyopathies in children

Cardiac muscle degeneration (cardiomyopathy) is the most common cause of severe cardiac dysfunction and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in children. These severe disorders often lead to consideration of heart transplant. However, their actual cause - the genetic basis - has been poorly characterized.

7 Nov 2018

New nuclear medicine tracer could improve diagnosis, treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers have developed a new nuclear medicine tracer that could improve diagnosis and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

7 Nov 2018

Genetics can be used to predict schizophrenic patient's response to antipsychotic drugs

Genetics can be used to predict a patient's response to antipsychotic drug treatment for schizophrenia, according to a recent study by investigators at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. The findings were published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

5 Nov 2018

NeuroPointDX launches NPDX AA test to identify metabolic subtypes associated with autism

NeuroPointDX, a division of Stemina Biomarker Discovery, today announced the commercial launch of its NPDX AA test, which identifies metabolic subtypes associated with autism spectrum disorder.

1 Nov 2018

FDA approves Medacta’s two new kinematic alignment options for knee replacement surgery

Medacta International, the privately held, family-owned global leader in the design of innovative joint replacement and spinal surgery products, today announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the GMK® Sphere - Kinematic Alignment instrumentation and surgical technique for total knee replacement.

1 Nov 2018

Scientists decode the longest ever continuous DNA sequence

Scientists have decoded the longest continuous DNA sequence to date, measuring around 10,000 times longer than normal sequencing reads.

1 Nov 2018

Newly developed technology can predict large volumes of unknown biochemical reactions

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, a data analytics research institution based in Ireland, and Fujitsu (Ireland) Limited today announced the development of a technology that makes it possible to predict large volumes of unknown chemical reactions, about twice as many as the conventional procedure.

31 Oct 2018

Genetic testing and breakthrough therapies may transform diagnosis, care of neuromuscular disease

A new report funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association and released by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science indicates that genetic testing and breakthrough therapies will transform the diagnosis and care of neuromuscular disease within the next decade.

31 Oct 2018

First shared Swiss platform to promote regenerative medicine launched in Bern

Regenerative Medicine is one of the fastest growing sectors in biomedical research – replacing diseased cells, tissues or organs.

31 Oct 2018

NEC and Transgene sign MOU for strategic collaboration aimed at treating solid cancers

NEC Corporation and Transgene today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic collaboration aimed at the treatment of solid cancers.

30 Oct 2018

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

ook Regentec, Cook Group's first company in Indianapolis, cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new facility on Indiana Avenue and announced a collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine aimed at developing tools and technologies that advance solutions in the emerging areas of immunotherapy, precision medicine, drug delivery, regenerative medicine and bioprinting.

26 Oct 2018

'Cancer Gene Census' could help find drug targets and design treatments

Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute have created the first comprehensive summary of all genes known to be involved in human cancer, the "Cancer Gene Census". Describing all genes strongly implicated in causing cancer, the Census also describes how they function across all forms of this disease.

25 Oct 2018

Novel drug extends survival for women with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer

The drug palbociclib, used in combination with standard treatment, improved survival for women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer, according to a large phase III clinical trial.

24 Oct 2018

MWH Medical and Siemens Healthineers partner to launch first Asia Reference Center in Singapore

MWH Medical Pte Ltd, a leading homegrown medical group, and Siemens Healthineers are pleased to announce the launch of the first Asia Reference Center through their partnership.

From Siemens Healthineers 23 Oct 2018

New diagnostic platform simultaneously screens for all known pathogenic bacteria

Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity in the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed the first diagnostic platform that can simultaneously screen for all known human pathogenic bacteria as well as markers for virulence and antibiotic resistance.

23 Oct 2018

New approach may lead to better diagnostic techniques for autoimmune disorders

If we really want to know how our body's cells work - or don't work, in the case of disease - we might need to look beyond their genes and even beyond the proteins they are made of.

23 Oct 2018

University of Pittsburgh wins NSF grant for big data research to prevent complications from anesthesia

The National Science Foundation awarded $1,182,305 to the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering to support research into using machine learning and Big Data to analyze electronic anesthesia records and prevent postoperative complications and death.

19 Oct 2018

Researchers find opportunity to control salt-sensitive hypertension without exercising

Couch potatoes rejoice -- there might be a way to get the blood pressure lowering benefits of exercise in pill form.

16 Oct 2018

Precision Medicine News and Research

Regenstrief scientist calls for precision surveillance for colon cancer screening

New open source decision support tool could help clinicians chose chemotherapy drugs

Study elucidates genetic causes of severe cardiomyopathies in children

New nuclear medicine tracer could improve diagnosis, treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

Genetics can be used to predict schizophrenic patient's response to antipsychotic drugs

NeuroPointDX launches NPDX AA test to identify metabolic subtypes associated with autism

FDA approves Medacta’s two new kinematic alignment options for knee replacement surgery

Scientists decode the longest ever continuous DNA sequence

Newly developed technology can predict large volumes of unknown biochemical reactions

Genetic testing and breakthrough therapies may transform diagnosis, care of neuromuscular disease

First shared Swiss platform to promote regenerative medicine launched in Bern

NEC and Transgene sign MOU for strategic collaboration aimed at treating solid cancers

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

'Cancer Gene Census' could help find drug targets and design treatments

Novel drug extends survival for women with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer

MWH Medical and Siemens Healthineers partner to launch first Asia Reference Center in Singapore

New diagnostic platform simultaneously screens for all known pathogenic bacteria

New approach may lead to better diagnostic techniques for autoimmune disorders

University of Pittsburgh wins NSF grant for big data research to prevent complications from anesthesia

Researchers find opportunity to control salt-sensitive hypertension without exercising

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