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Using AI to Achieve Earlier Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer

In this interview, we talk to Takayuki Baba about ongoing research using artificial intelligence to achieve earlier diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

24 May 2022

Researcher from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to receive DeNovix Platinum Edition CellDrop

DeNovix Inc. is pleased to announce the winner of the Platinum Edition CellDrop Giveaway: Dr. Christina Roark from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, USA! Selected at random from thousands of entries from scientists worldwide, the CellDrop will be housed in Dr. Roark’s lab in the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Division in the Department of Medicine.

From DeNovix Inc. 24 May 2022

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

24 May 2022

AI predicts if or when a patient could die of cardiac arrest

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, researchers used deep learning (DL) assessment of the scarring in the heart to predict arrhythmia-associated sudden death survival.

24 May 2022

Biologic medications used by IBD patients boost COVID-19 vaccine response

Getting the COVID-19 vaccination strengthened one type of immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients even though they were taking immunosuppressant medication, according to investigators at Cedars-Sinai.

23 May 2022

Studies find breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infections are more likely in cancer and Alzheimer's patients

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases resulting in infections, hospitalizations and deaths are significantly more likely in cancer and Alzheimer's patients, according to two new studies from researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

23 May 2022

Antibiotic rifampicin attenuates C9orf72-linked dementia in genetically modified mice

What did Stephen Hawking and Mao Zedong have in common? They both suffered from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a cure for which remains elusive. Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University took an important step toward prevention of ALS and another brain disorder called Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) with their research on the effects of the antibiotic rifampicin on genetically modified mice.

23 May 2022

NCCN announces the recipients of 2022 awards for oncology champions advancing cancer care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the recipients of 2022 awards for both internal and external champions advancing NCCN's mission and helping all people with cancer to live better lives.

23 May 2022

Gabapentin treatment may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke

The drug gabapentin, currently prescribed to control seizures and reduce nerve pain, may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke by helping neurons on the undamaged side of the brain take up the signaling work of lost cells, new research in mice suggests.

23 May 2022

Children who grow up with dogs may have protection from Crohn's disease later in life

Young children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn's disease, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

23 May 2022

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

A lifestyle intervention program of increased physical activity, healthy eating and aiming for weight loss of 7% or more, or taking the medication metformin were effective long-term to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes.

23 May 2022

Study: Nearly one-quarter of young sarcoma patients continue to use opioids after treatment completion

New analysis finds more than half of U.S. adolescents and young adults with sarcoma - a type of cancer in the bones or soft tissues - are often prescribed opioids to treat their pain.

23 May 2022

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

Eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 May 2022

Taste buds can be restrained to enjoy low sodium diet

A taste adaptation intervention lowers salt intake and increases enjoyment of a sodium restricted diet in patients with hypertension, according to a small study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

23 May 2022

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus responds to transcranial magnetic stimulation

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus was relieved with a brief course of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment.

23 May 2022

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers evaluated the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and long COVID symptoms among adults residing in United Kingdom (UK) communities with positive COVID-19 history before vaccination.

23 May 2022

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of a delay in tracing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case contacts on health outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmissions, hospitalizations, and deaths in England.

23 May 2022

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers illustrated cardiac findings in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-recovered individuals more than a year after infection.

22 May 2022

Voice analysis app predicts most cases of worsening heart failure in advance

A voice analysis app used by heart failure patients at home recognizes fluid in the lungs three weeks before an unplanned hospitalization or escalation in outpatient drug treatment. The late breaking research is presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Medical Condition News

Using AI to Achieve Earlier Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer

Researcher from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to receive DeNovix Platinum Edition CellDrop

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

AI predicts if or when a patient could die of cardiac arrest

Biologic medications used by IBD patients boost COVID-19 vaccine response

Studies find breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infections are more likely in cancer and Alzheimer's patients

Antibiotic rifampicin attenuates C9orf72-linked dementia in genetically modified mice

NCCN announces the recipients of 2022 awards for oncology champions advancing cancer care

Gabapentin treatment may enhance recovery of movement after a stroke

Children who grow up with dogs may have protection from Crohn's disease later in life

Medication, lifestyle intervention effective in preventing Type 2 diabetes, but not cardiovascular disease

Study: Nearly one-quarter of young sarcoma patients continue to use opioids after treatment completion

Low GI diet could help heart disease patients control their body weight and waistline

Taste buds can be restrained to enjoy low sodium diet

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus responds to transcranial magnetic stimulation

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

Voice analysis app predicts most cases of worsening heart failure in advance

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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