Psychology & Psychiatry

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition.

Neuroscience

New blood test could improve concussion diagnosis: Study

A global blood test for concussion could be a step closer after a Monash University-led study discovered specific proteins or biomarkers that can help diagnose concussions relatively quickly and accurately.

Neuroscience

New blood marker can identify Parkinsonian diseases

In a study by researchers at Lund University the marker DOPA decarboxylase (DCC) was found to be elevated in individuals with Parkinson's disease as well as in people with other diseases that result in dopamine deficiency ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Panel of 48 CSF proteins complements existing Alzheimer biomarkers

A panel of 48 proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF 48 panel) complements existing CSF biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published in the Sept. 6 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Medical research

Urinary biomarkers can differentiate IC/BPS from other LUTDs

Urinary biomarkers can differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from other lower urinary-tract dysfunctions (LUTDs) in male patients, according to a study published online July 27 in the International ...

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