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Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) today announced the launch of the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handler from Allsheng for use with the T-SPOT.TB test. The Auto-Pure 2400 platform is easy to use and designed to provide efficient workflows in the lab. When the accuracy of the T-SPOT.TB test is combined with the efficiency of the Auto-Pure 2400 system, labs, clinicians and ultimately patients, benefit from the resultant powerful solution.

From Revvity 26 Apr 2024

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

A comprehensive study published in The Lancet Digital Health analyzed the efficacy and challenges of AI in clinical settings, revealing a critical need for real-world testing and diverse research methodologies to ensure AI's reliable integration into healthcare.

25 Apr 2024

Improving public health communication in African epidemics: Lessons learned and future directions

During epidemics of Ebola, COVID-19, Zika and other public health emergencies, effective communication of public health messages is crucial to control the spread of disease, maintain public trust, and encourage compliance with health measures.

25 Apr 2024

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence.

25 Apr 2024

High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations.

25 Apr 2024

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Funding represents the first time the foundation has taken an equity position in a breath diagnostics company.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 25 Apr 2024

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The effect of lowering prenatal mother depression on gestational duration.

25 Apr 2024

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

A novel diagnostic model using machine learning (ML).

24 Apr 2024

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Accurate and cost-effective cancer detection.

24 Apr 2024

Survey unveils India's rising tide of metabolic diseases

Study reveals high rates of non-communicable metabolic diseases across India, with notable differences in prevalence between urban and rural areas and among different Indian states.

23 Apr 2024

$4.8 million grant supports research on TDP-43 misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases

A new $4.8 million grant will support researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine and the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology to study how human neurodegenerative diseases are affected by the misfolding of the protein TDP-43.

23 Apr 2024

Beyond biology: Creating dynamic synthetic cells with programmable DNA

In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Ronit Freeman and her colleagues describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -; essential building blocks of life -; to create cells that look and act like cells from the body.

23 Apr 2024

Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world's population.

23 Apr 2024

Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

The factors influencing the variability in depression prevalence among chronic pain sufferers.

23 Apr 2024

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years is the Framingham Risk Score. It is based on factors including age, sex, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.

23 Apr 2024

Diagnostic News and Research

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

Revvity unveils a new era of automated tuberculosis testing

AI in healthcare shows promise in trials but needs real-world testing to ensure effectiveness

Improving public health communication in African epidemics: Lessons learned and future directions

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations

Owlstone Medical secures $6.5 million to support development of breath-based diagnostics for infectious disease

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

New sustainable diagnostic approach offers precision cancer testing with minimal environmental impact

Survey unveils India's rising tide of metabolic diseases

$4.8 million grant supports research on TDP-43 misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases

Beyond biology: Creating dynamic synthetic cells with programmable DNA

Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease

Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

New models improve heart disease risk prediction, especially for women

Longitudinal multi-omics monitoring paves the way for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis

ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatment

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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