For years, many people with Alzheimer's disease have been diagnosed clinically and confirmed at autopsy. Now Alzheimer's disease pathology can be identified with relatively high accuracy via a blood test that has the potential ...
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A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a common clinical procedure that uses a hollow needle to penetrate the spinal canal and access the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This procedure ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to prostate cancer is associated with more aggressive disease—it could be a new target for treatment and be used to help predict who will become resistant to hormone therapy.
Sep 18, 2024
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Research from the University of Michigan suggests that one day a phone app could be able to detect the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients just by listening to them speak.
Sep 18, 2024
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The Paralympic Games bring to the forefront the role of technology in facilitating access to professional sports for people with amputations. Images of athletes using so-called running blades make us believe in the triumph ...
Sep 18, 2024
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The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) was commissioned by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to investigate whether screening for vitamin B12 deficiency and the diseases homocystinuria, propionic ...
Sep 18, 2024
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While the overall rate of cigarette smoking has decreased in the United States, the use of menthol cigarettes has risen among young adult smokers. A University of Oklahoma researcher published a study today showing that the ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Digital technologies are transforming health care for all Australians, and this includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Electronic health interventions (eHealth) can involve features such as telehealth, instant ...
Sep 18, 2024
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The accessibility of at-home DNA testing means that practically anyone can send away for a kit and learn about their family history, genetic ancestry and medical information. But some people get more information than they ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Scientists have high-tech tools to understand the biological factors that underly depression—from gut bacteria to genetics. But they have yet to be integrated in an effective manner, according to leading researchers.
Sep 18, 2024
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