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Non-smokers' lung cancer among top five global cancer-related deaths in 2023

The development of lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked.

11 Jan 2024

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

Study investigates post-COVID-19 cognitive defects, finding that SARS-CoV-2 infections are linked to brain injury markers and reduced cingulate cortex volume, with corticosteroids offering some cognitive protection.

10 Jan 2024

New study reveals key blood markers for sepsis diagnosis in burn patients

The efficacy of Complete Blood Count (CBC) parameters in diagnosing sepsis.

10 Jan 2024

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

Researchers developed the NOVA algorithm to systematically analyze bacterial isolates unidentified using traditional methods such as matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing using whole genome sequencing.

10 Jan 2024

MADE-up or real? Review debunks severity of mask-associated dry eye syndrome

A review in the journal Eye finds that prolonged face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic may cause mild ocular irritation, but serious eye complications are unlikely.

9 Jan 2024

BCG vaccine's impact on innate immunity explained at cellular level

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is one of the world’s oldest and most widely used vaccines. It was developed in the early 20th century to provide protection from tuberculosis.

9 Jan 2024

Study opens doors for more effective OCD treatment based on individual brain profiles

Marking a substantial advancement in understanding OCD, researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine have revealed key connections between clinical characteristics, neuroimaging and treatment, heralding new opportunities for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

9 Jan 2024

CRISPR cures on the horizon: Breakthrough center aims to heal rare, deadly genetic diseases

Children and adults with rare, deadly genetic diseases have fresh hope for curative therapies, thanks to a new collaboration between the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) and Danaher Corporation, a global life sciences and diagnostics innovator.

9 Jan 2024

Access to residential addiction treatment centers for U. S. adolescents is limited and costly

Access to residential addiction treatment centers caring for U.S. adolescents under 18 years old in the United States is limited and costly, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

9 Jan 2024

Closing the gap: PATROL's approach to overcoming lung cancer diagnostic inequality

A non-invasive, low-cost lung cancer detection platform called PATROL.

9 Jan 2024

Beckman coulter life sciences achieves industry-first with commercial release of anti-TRBC2 conjugated antibody for flow cytometry

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, continues to lead the way with first-to-market concepts to help laboratories achieve goals faster and with greater accuracy.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 9 Jan 2024

New study reveals widespread diagnostic errors in seriously ill hospitalized adults

A study of seriously ill patients from academic medical centers across the country has found that nearly a quarter had a delayed or missed diagnosis.

8 Jan 2024

New test detects Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

In the development of Parkinson's disease (PD), the changes that will lead to neurodegeneration take place in the brain long before patients show any symptoms.

8 Jan 2024

£30M clinical study will enhance the understanding of NASH cirrhosis

The most extensive clinical study into liver cirrhosis ever conducted worldwide has been announced by Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh and leading research-driven global biopharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim.

8 Jan 2024

Age plays a critical role in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease, study reveals

New research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences published in Blood journal has revealed that the age at which individuals are tested for von Willebrand disease (VWD), a common bleeding disorder, significantly affects their diagnosis.

8 Jan 2024

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort.

8 Jan 2024

There’s a new covid-19 variant and cases are ticking up. What do you need to know?

It's winter, that cozy season that brings crackling fireplaces, indoor gatherings — and a wave of respiratory illness.

8 Jan 2024

Inhalable point-of-care urinary diagnostic platform for early lung cancer detection

Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumor is present.

5 Jan 2024

Collaborative effort to develop AI-powered tools for glioma detection

Each year, about 22,000 individuals in the EU are diagnosed with a glioma, a malignant type of brain tumor. Median survival time after diagnosis can be as short as 15 months.

5 Jan 2024

Early pandemic sees drop in child UTI diagnoses, severity unchanged

A cohort study in JAMA Network Open found a decrease in urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnoses among children during the early COVID-19 pandemic without an increase in disease severity, suggesting a potential reduction in over- or misdiagnosis.

4 Jan 2024

Diagnostic News and Research

Non-smokers' lung cancer among top five global cancer-related deaths in 2023

Research reveals COVID-19's lasting impact on brain function and structure

New study reveals key blood markers for sepsis diagnosis in burn patients

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

MADE-up or real? Review debunks severity of mask-associated dry eye syndrome

BCG vaccine's impact on innate immunity explained at cellular level

Study opens doors for more effective OCD treatment based on individual brain profiles

CRISPR cures on the horizon: Breakthrough center aims to heal rare, deadly genetic diseases

Access to residential addiction treatment centers for U. S. adolescents is limited and costly

Closing the gap: PATROL's approach to overcoming lung cancer diagnostic inequality

Beckman coulter life sciences achieves industry-first with commercial release of anti-TRBC2 conjugated antibody for flow cytometry

New study reveals widespread diagnostic errors in seriously ill hospitalized adults

New test detects Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

£30M clinical study will enhance the understanding of NASH cirrhosis

Age plays a critical role in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease, study reveals

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

There’s a new covid-19 variant and cases are ticking up. What do you need to know?

Inhalable point-of-care urinary diagnostic platform for early lung cancer detection

Collaborative effort to develop AI-powered tools for glioma detection

Early pandemic sees drop in child UTI diagnoses, severity unchanged

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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