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Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition affecting the brain's development and often affects the ability of a person to perceive sensory information and social cues and socialize with others.

21 May 2025

New cases of dementia decline while prevalence continues to increase due to population aging

New cases of dementia in the United States declined from 2015 to 2021, but the number of people living with the condition continued to rise due to population aging, with nearly 2.9 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries (around 12%) living with a dementia diagnosis in 2021, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

21 May 2025

New genetic test speeds up brain tumor diagnosis to just two hours

Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing brain tumors that will cut the time it takes to classify them from 6-8 weeks, to as little as two hours – which could improve care for thousands of patients each year in the UK.

21 May 2025

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Quanterix about blood spot testing for neurological applications.

From Quanterix 21 May 2025

Call for applications: Karger Publishers opens submissions for its sixth Vesalius Innovation Award to advance Health Sciences

For the sixth consecutive year, Karger Publishers is seeking top-of-the-line applicants for its Vesalius Innovation Award.

From S. Karger AG 21 May 2025

Exploring the link between microbial balance and aging mechanisms

Aging is a multifaceted process driven by interconnected biological mechanisms, among which genomic instability and telomere attrition stand as primary hallmarks.

20 May 2025

Combined oral contraceptive use associated with threefold increase in stroke risk in young women

New research presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2025 revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of cryptogenic ischaemic stroke (CIS) in young women.

20 May 2025

Study finds higher rates of pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients

Pulmonary embolism in children has been acknowledged to be an issue in clinical care but was thought to be rare.

20 May 2025

Abbreviated breast MRI retains high diagnostic accuracy in dense breast screening

Abbreviated breast MRI shortens exam time while retaining a high level of diagnostic accuracy of breast cancer in women with extremely dense breasts, according to an article published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 May 2025

New blood test detects HPV-linked head and neck cancer with unmatched accuracy

A new liquid biopsy blood test could help detect cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancers with significantly higher accuracy than currently used methods, including before patients develop symptoms, according to new Mass General Brigham research.

20 May 2025

New AI model assesses eczema severity using smartphone images

A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and Teikyo University, in collaboration with Atopiyo LLC, has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that can objectively assess eczema severity using smartphone images uploaded by patients.

20 May 2025

Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Invited Expert Review, researchers from the University of Haifa have synthesized cutting-edge findings on Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), revealing how this complex neurodevelopmental disorder serves as a critical model for understanding the interplay between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and psychotic spectrum disorders (PSD).

20 May 2025

WHO member states adopt landmark Pandemic Agreement

Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) today formally adopted by consensus the world's first Pandemic Agreement.

20 May 2025

Automating speech screening for children through AI innovation

Speech and language impairments affect over a million children every year, and identifying and treating these conditions early is key to helping these children overcome them.

19 May 2025

Prototype of new machine developed to detect tumors in women with dense breast tissue

The prototype of a new machine that can detect tumors in women with dense breast tissue has been developed by researchers from UCL, Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University, in partnership with international technology group Kromek.

16 May 2025

Immune checkpoint inhibitors linked to increased myocarditis risk in lung cancer patients

A new editorial was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on May 2, 2025, titled "Immune checkpoint inhibitors and myocarditis: Lessons from a nationwide cohort study."

16 May 2025

Liquid biopsy advances precision medicine in gynecological cancers

A landmark review, now published in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, offers a sweeping and authoritative synthesis on the use of liquid biopsy in gynecological oncology placing this emerging tool at the forefront of precision medicine for women.

16 May 2025

Optimer licensing agreements and repeat custom

Aptamer Group plc, the leading developer of next-generation synthetic binders delivering innovation to the life science industry, has announced two new development contracts for Optimer binders and the agreement of licensing heads of terms with a global provider of specialty enzymes for developed enzyme-modulating Optimers.

From Aptamer Group 16 May 2025

Study links long COVID brain fog to inflammation and stress markers

A new study that is the first to compare inflammation and brain stress responses in long COVID-19 patients with individuals who have fully recovered shows that those with continued brain fog and other cognitive issues have a lower ability to adapt to stress and higher levels of inflammation in their brains.

15 May 2025

Study finds fewer H. pylori infections among Parkinson’s patients

A large case-control study from China found that people with Parkinson’s disease were significantly less likely to test positive for Helicobacter pylori infection compared to controls. The findings suggest a potential protective link between this common stomach bacterium and Parkinson’s disease, though causality remains unproven.

15 May 2025

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Diagnostic News and Research

Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

New cases of dementia decline while prevalence continues to increase due to population aging

New genetic test speeds up brain tumor diagnosis to just two hours

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Call for applications: Karger Publishers opens submissions for its sixth Vesalius Innovation Award to advance Health Sciences

Exploring the link between microbial balance and aging mechanisms

Combined oral contraceptive use associated with threefold increase in stroke risk in young women

Study finds higher rates of pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients

Abbreviated breast MRI retains high diagnostic accuracy in dense breast screening

New blood test detects HPV-linked head and neck cancer with unmatched accuracy

New AI model assesses eczema severity using smartphone images

Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

WHO member states adopt landmark Pandemic Agreement

Automating speech screening for children through AI innovation

Prototype of new machine developed to detect tumors in women with dense breast tissue

Immune checkpoint inhibitors linked to increased myocarditis risk in lung cancer patients

Liquid biopsy advances precision medicine in gynecological cancers

Optimer licensing agreements and repeat custom

Study links long COVID brain fog to inflammation and stress markers

Study finds fewer H. pylori infections among Parkinson’s patients

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