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Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neuropsychiatric symptoms of Long COVID, including brain fog, inability to concentrate, and headache, have puzzled researchers and clinicians, who are hunting for those symptoms' causes.

10 Nov 2023

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

A research team led by the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that the stromal cell-derived factor 4 (SDF-4) protein is a reliable cancer marker.

9 Nov 2023

Researchers reveal mechanism by which MAF protein increases metastasis risk in breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, with more than 2 million new cases diagnosed each year. In cases where the tumour remains localised in the breast, survival rates are remarkably high, at around 90%.

9 Nov 2023

MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of its Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO), which integrates the most advanced computational and data science approaches with the institution's extensive scientific and clinical expertise to significantly improve patient's lives by transforming cancer care and research.

9 Nov 2023

Live shingles vaccine highly effective in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially

The effectiveness of live zoster (shingles) vaccine is highest in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially.

8 Nov 2023

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis of the tumors themselves, according to new research led by NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center.

8 Nov 2023

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Concurrent sequencing of DNA and RNA to detect the predisposition to hereditary cancer.

8 Nov 2023

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

The associations between body mass index (BMI) among young males and new-onset site-specific tumors.

8 Nov 2023

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Food allergies can quickly turn a casual meal into a life-threatening situation.

7 Nov 2023

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.

7 Nov 2023

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening drastically improves its cure rate measured over a 20-year period, according to a large-scale international study by Mount Sinai researchers published in Radiology.

7 Nov 2023

Study validates first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology colorectal cancer diagnostic tool

In a peer-reviewed study published today in Nature Communications, a team of scientists from French-American techbio Owkin and pathology labs in France present a blind validation of MSIntuit CRC, a first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology diagnostic developed by Owkin, as a pre-screening tool aimed at optimizing the precision of diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.

7 Nov 2023

New rapid test for sperm damage may predict embryonic aneuploidy and improve reproductive outcomes

A rapid diagnostic method for double-strand breaks (DSBs), Sperm deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Fragmentation (SDF) Releasing Assay (SDFR).

7 Nov 2023

Proteomic study pinpoints potential biomarkers for long-COVID diagnosis and persistent health impacts

A two-year longitudinal study highlights proteomic changes in long-COVID patients, revealing potential biomarkers for diagnosis and shedding light on the persistent physiological challenges faced by survivors.

7 Nov 2023

Black men may face an increased risk of prostate cancer than white men at lower PSA levels

Black men in the United States are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men, and after diagnosis, they're more likely to have advanced disease and to die than white men with the disease.

6 Nov 2023

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

The heart and mind are strongly connected, with depression, anxiety and chronic stress all increasing the risk for heart and brain health complications, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to preliminary research in two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

AI predicts glaucoma progression in high-risk patients with high accuracy

AI (artificial intelligence) that is trained to recognize red flags in retinal images and clinical information can predict if and when people at high risk of glaucoma, usually referred to as 'glaucoma suspects,' go on to actually develop it, finds research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

3 Nov 2023

Study unveils the neurobiological underpinnings of adolescent major depressive disorder

Published in the 2023 Volume 3 issue of Psychoradiology a team of dedicated researchers from South China Normal University delved deep into the unique brain network dysfunctions present in adolescents with MDD.

3 Nov 2023

Diagnostic News and Research

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

Researchers reveal mechanism by which MAF protein increases metastasis risk in breast cancer patients

MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

Live shingles vaccine highly effective in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

Can adding RNA sequencing to germline genetic testing improve accuracy and clinical sensitivity over time compared to DNA sequencing alone?

Study shows linear associations between body mass index and site-specific tumors in young males

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Blood tests can detect inflammatory bowel disease years before symptoms appear

Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with CT screening improves survival rate

Study validates first-in-class AI-driven digital pathology colorectal cancer diagnostic tool

New rapid test for sperm damage may predict embryonic aneuploidy and improve reproductive outcomes

Proteomic study pinpoints potential biomarkers for long-COVID diagnosis and persistent health impacts

Black men may face an increased risk of prostate cancer than white men at lower PSA levels

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

AI predicts glaucoma progression in high-risk patients with high accuracy

Study unveils the neurobiological underpinnings of adolescent major depressive disorder

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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