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Dogs trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 can sniff out infected passengers at airports

In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Global Health, researchers explored whether scent dogs can be trained to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected individuals.

19 May 2022

Facebook posts may help identify people at risk for hazardous drinking habits

Alcoholism can be a difficult condition to diagnose, especially in cases where individuals' drinking habits are not noticed and physical symptoms have not yet manifested.

19 May 2022

Molecular profiling of diseased joints could transform treatment for rheumatoid arthritis patients

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in Nature Medicine, has shown that molecular profiling of the diseased joint tissue can significantly impact whether specific drug treatments will work to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

19 May 2022

Government working towards delivering 26,000 more primary care staff by 2024

The government is well over half way to delivering on its manifesto commitment of having 26,000 more primary care staff by March 2024, according to data published today.

19 May 2022

Micro Products with Macro Impact; The Role of Microplate Readers in Life Sciences

In this interview, we speak to Martin Mangold, an applications specialist at BMG LABTECH, about their microplate readers and the essential role they play within life sciences research.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 19 May 2022

Study investigates the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in urine

Researchers developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples.

19 May 2022

Rapidly growing nanotechnology firm launches new identity as MIP Discovery

MIP Diagnostics, a leading UK nanotechnology firm has today rebranded to MIP Discovery as the business continues its expansion within the healthcare sector.

From MIP Discovery 19 May 2022

Can machine learning predict and prevent mental health problems?

In a recent study published in the Nature Medicine journal, researchers assessed the efficacy of the machine learning model in the prediction of mental health crises.

19 May 2022

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of pregnancy‐related death, yet a new national survey led by doctors at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests that few cardiologists, trainees or care team members are trained in cardio-obstetrics, a specialty that brings together experts from cardiology, obstetrics and primary care.

18 May 2022

Health screening and genetic tests may help detect people who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia

Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than 1 million U.S. adults who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia, a common genetic disorder that causes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol," which may lead to premature heart attack or death, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

18 May 2022

Researchers show the feasibility of a comprehensive sequencing approach in pediatric and young adult cancers

New findings from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and published today in the journal Nature Communications report the results of using a comprehensive sequencing approach on 114 pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with solid tumors.

18 May 2022

Maternity Disparities Taskforce focuses on supporting women’s health before and during pregnancy

Minister for Women's Health Minister Maria Caulfield and Chief Midwifery Officer Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent co-chaired the second meeting of the Maternity Disparities Taskforce this week (Monday 16 May 2022).

18 May 2022

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.

18 May 2022

A novel method for SARS-CoV-2 sentinel surveillance

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers monitored coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission trends using a new sentinel surveillance framework.

18 May 2022

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

Biomarkers are components that may be present in biological samples and are related to specific diseases. Therefore, doctors can analyze biological samples from a patient to check their health condition or to monitor the progress of a specific therapy.

17 May 2022

Alcohol use disorder mortality rates surged during the pandemic, study finds

Deaths involving alcohol use disorder increased dramatically during the pandemic, according to a new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

17 May 2022

PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the availability of ultrarapid whole genome sequencing (urWGS) through PerkinElmer Genomics.

From Revvity 17 May 2022

Study shows dengue virus can lower sperm production in men

A new study supports the notion that the dengue virus can be sexually transmissible for a short period after acute dengue illness and that it can also cause alterations in sperm production.

16 May 2022

New AI tool can speed up the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis by up to 4 years

Researchers in Israel have shown that a new machine-learning tool can speed up the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) by up to 4 years, potentially preventing irreversible joint damage and deteriorating function for sufferers.

15 May 2022

Analysis reveals increasing prevalence of esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus in middle-aged adults

Adults aged 45 to 64 experienced a nearly doubled rate of esophageal cancer and a 50 percent increase in the precancerous condition Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2019, according to a database analysis of roughly five million patients to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

13 May 2022

Diagnostic News and Research

Dogs trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 can sniff out infected passengers at airports

Facebook posts may help identify people at risk for hazardous drinking habits

Molecular profiling of diseased joints could transform treatment for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Government working towards delivering 26,000 more primary care staff by 2024

Micro Products with Macro Impact; The Role of Microplate Readers in Life Sciences

Study investigates the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in urine

Rapidly growing nanotechnology firm launches new identity as MIP Discovery

Can machine learning predict and prevent mental health problems?

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Health screening and genetic tests may help detect people who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia

Researchers show the feasibility of a comprehensive sequencing approach in pediatric and young adult cancers

Maternity Disparities Taskforce focuses on supporting women’s health before and during pregnancy

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

A novel method for SARS-CoV-2 sentinel surveillance

New technology may pave the way for development of point-of-care devices and diagnostic tests

Alcohol use disorder mortality rates surged during the pandemic, study finds

PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing

Study shows dengue virus can lower sperm production in men

New AI tool can speed up the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis by up to 4 years

Analysis reveals increasing prevalence of esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus in middle-aged adults

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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