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Machine learning model accurately classifies the stages of bladder cancer

The invasive and expensive diagnosis process of bladder cancer, which is one of the most common and aggressive cancers in the United States, may be soon helped by a novel non-invasive diagnostic method thanks to advances in machine learning research at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Moores Cancer Center, and CureMatch Incorporated.

3 Jul 2019

Concussion rates are almost double than previously reported, study reveals

With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network, set out to answer the question, Are we looking at a true epidemic, or just better recognition?

2 Jul 2019

Discovery by NETRF-funded researchers may help predict recurrence of pNETs

ARX and PDX1 levels can be measured using immunohistochemistry, a test that stains tumor tissue and is routine in clinical laboratories.

2 Jul 2019

ANCON Medical discusses how NBT technology is better at providing accurate cancer diagnosis

Cancers cells now have a powerful adversary called 'magnetic hyperthermia' and it consists of clusters of magnetic nanoparticles.

1 Jul 2019

Study explores long-term impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients

Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, crohn's disease and anaphylactic are all instigated by food allergies.

29 Jun 2019

CAP opens public comment period for updated WSI guideline

Keeping pace with the growth in clinical applications for whole slide imaging and digital pathology, the College of American Pathologists, in collaboration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the Association for Pathology Informatics, is updating its 2013 guideline "Validating Whole Slide Imaging for Diagnostic Purposes in Pathology."

29 Jun 2019

Children's Colorado granted IAC's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation

The Heart Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado has been granted the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation for Pediatric Cardiovascular Catheterization, Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Valve Interventions, and Structural Heart Interventions.

29 Jun 2019

New diagnostic test could end unnecessary chemotherapy for breast cancer

A diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive no benefit from this gruelling treatment.

29 Jun 2019

Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Teenagers who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression than their peers who can't.

29 Jun 2019

Increasing awareness about visceral leishmaniasis could help reduce fatalities, disease transmission

Women in Indian states with endemic visceral leishmaniasis - also known as Kala Azar - should be encouraged to seek care for persistent fever without delay.

From PLOS ONE 28 Jun 2019

Long delays in prescribing new antibiotics may threaten development of needed drugs

U.S. hospitals wait over a year on average to begin prescribing newly developed antibiotics, a delay that might threaten the supply or discourage future development of needed drugs.

27 Jun 2019

Smartphone's camera could help perform non-clinical diagnostic testing in rural areas

A Simon Fraser University researcher is hoping to help women in rural areas access information about their reproductive health using a common tool in their pockets: a smartphone.

27 Jun 2019

Portable device attached to smartphone can diagnose eye disease remotely

A portable device attached to a smartphone can help capture precise images of the retina to diagnose eye disease. The new method by a startup company, Phelcom Technologies, is a lower cost tool that can help doctors diagnose remotely, through telemedicine.

26 Jun 2019

Diagnostic News and Research

Machine learning model accurately classifies the stages of bladder cancer

Concussion rates are almost double than previously reported, study reveals

Discovery by NETRF-funded researchers may help predict recurrence of pNETs

ANCON Medical discusses how NBT technology is better at providing accurate cancer diagnosis

Study explores long-term impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients

CAP opens public comment period for updated WSI guideline

Children's Colorado granted IAC's Cardiovascular Catheterization accreditation

New diagnostic test could end unnecessary chemotherapy for breast cancer

Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Increasing awareness about visceral leishmaniasis could help reduce fatalities, disease transmission

Long delays in prescribing new antibiotics may threaten development of needed drugs

Smartphone's camera could help perform non-clinical diagnostic testing in rural areas

Portable device attached to smartphone can diagnose eye disease remotely

Researchers develop non-invasive method using infrared imaging to better detect breast cancer

Quanterix announces agreement to acquire UmanDiagnostics, world’s leading neurofilament light (Nf-l) antibody supplier

ELISA test performed in 3D-printed pipette tips simplifies process, reduces cost

NIH-funded study supports optimal threshold for diagnosing COPD

New class of radiopharmaceuticals offer fresh perspective on cancer imaging, theranostics

Machine learning can be a modern approach in cognitive brain health assessment

Researchers develop simple blood test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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