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AI-enabled device detects if targeted chemotherapy is working

A new portable device that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and biosensors can rapidly detect if cancer cells thrive after chemotherapy treatment.

17 Jul 2019

International study aims to more accurately describe mental health disorders

A Rutgers University researcher contributed to the first study to seek input from people with common mental health issues on how their disorders are described in diagnostic guidelines.

16 Jul 2019

MGH researchers identify potential markers of lung cancer

By examining both blood samples and tumor tissues from patients with non-small-cell lung cancer, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified markers that can distinguish between major subtypes of lung cancer and can accurately identify lung cancer stage.

16 Jul 2019

Researchers discover new therapeutic target for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Experiments performed in mice, in which the main pathogenic markers of the disease have been evaluated, show that the progression of the disease is prevented when the function of this protein is inactivated.

15 Jul 2019

Researchers use AI to develop early gastric cancer endoscopic diagnosis system

Researchers at Okayama University have developed an early gastric cancer endoscopic diagnosis system using artificial intelligence.

15 Jul 2019

How cell-free DNA can be targeted to prevent spread of tumors

Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is DNA found in trace amounts in blood, which has escaped degradation by enzymes.

12 Jul 2019

Veravas launches advanced solutions to address biotin interference in diagnostic tests

Veravas, Inc., an emerging diagnostic company, launched a portfolio of products that can improve the accuracy of current diagnostic test results by helping laboratory professionals detect and manage biotin interference in patient samples with VeraTest Biotin and VeraPrep Biotin.

12 Jul 2019

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to leukemia in children with Down's syndrome

Researchers at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with colleagues from Hannover Medical School and Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, have discovered the specific gene mutations that are required for the development of leukemia in children with Down's syndrome.

11 Jul 2019

New imaging probe allows earlier detection of acute kidney failure

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a type of imaging probe that allows for earlier detection of acute kidney failure, a rapidly-developing condition that can be fatal.

11 Jul 2019

Quanterix to convene leading industry researchers at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 following closing of UmanDiagnostics acquisition

Quanterix marks major milestones as it continues to expand its footprint in neurology and lead the digital biomarker revolution across healthcare.

From Quanterix 11 Jul 2019

Are physical examinations by family doctors still needed?

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on.

10 Jul 2019

Psychiatric diagnoses deemed “scientifically meaningless” by experts

A new study has deemed that psychiatric diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar and depressive disorders, are "scientifically meaningless".

10 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new technique to accurately detect ASD in children

Researchers have developed a new technique to help doctors more quickly and accurately detect autism spectrum disorder in children.

9 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new nanotheranostic system that solves many problems

Theranostics is an emerging field of medicine whose name is a combination of "therapeutics" and "diagnostics".

9 Jul 2019

Scientists discover rare autoimmune disease triggered by testicular cancer

A new autoimmune disease has been discovered that is triggered by testicular cancer. The condition is rare, but cases are growing.

8 Jul 2019

Study: 1 in 3 people with hypertension don't monitor their condition and 1 in 5 don't follow any treatment

Study conducted as part of blood pressure-measuring campaign MMM18 shows that that one in three people with hypertension don't monitor it (35.5%), and one in five don't follow any sort of treatment (19%).

7 Jul 2019

Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict molecular classification of colorectal cancer

Treating physicians need information about the molecular subtype of the tumor if they are to provide targeted therapy for colorectal carcinoma.

4 Jul 2019

Researchers identify autoimmune disease linked with testicular cancer

Using advanced technology, scientists at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco, have discovered an autoimmune disease that appears to affect men with testicular cancer.

3 Jul 2019

Long-term follow-up of childhood cancer survivors is essential to maintain bone health

Advances in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer have led to substantial improvements in survival, with a 5-year survival rate of childhood cancer close to 80%.

3 Jul 2019

Study explores impact of preterm birth on language outcomes in preschoolers

About 1 in 10 babies in the United States is born premature. These children are at an increased risk for adverse outcomes across a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental domains, including language skills.

3 Jul 2019