Neuroscience
Possible biomarker for multiple sclerosis identified
A biomarker for multiple sclerosis that could be an early warning for the disease has shown promise in both human and animal testing.
Dec 19, 2018
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Neuroscience
Concussion-related biomarkers vary based on sex, race
(HealthDay)—Concussion-related serum biomarkers vary by sex and race, which may complicate their interpretation, according to three studies published online Nov. 7 in Neurology.
Nov 8, 2018
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Cardiology
Biomarker discovered for most common form of heart failure
A team led by a Cedars-Sinai physician-scientist has discovered a biomarker—a protein found in the blood—for the most common type of heart failure, a new study published today in JAMA Cardiology shows.
Oct 31, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Biomarker panel may improve lung cancer risk assessment
(HealthDay)—Biomarker-based risk profiling has the potential to improve lung cancer risk assessment, according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA Oncology.
Aug 6, 2018
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Medical research
First potential biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss identified
A new study presented at the 53rd American Neurotology Society Annual Spring Meeting reveals the first potential biomarker for noise-induced hearing loss. The findings of the collaborative research study were jointly presented ...
Apr 24, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers identify blood biomarkers that may help diagnose, confirm concussions
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, Georgetown University and the University of Rochester have found that specific small molecules in blood plasma may be useful in determining whether someone has sustained ...
Apr 20, 2018
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Cardiology
Common drugs affect biomarkers for heart disease, cancer, inflammation
Commonly used medications for high blood pressure and high blood lipids have substantial effects on protein biomarkers for cardiovascular disease, cancer and various inflammatory markers. This effect is evident also after ...
Apr 5, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Level of inflammation could help predict effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy for major depression
People with major depression that has not been well controlled by medications and who have a biomarker in their blood indicating a higher level of inflammation may benefit more than people with less inflammation from electroconvulsive ...
Mar 6, 2018
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Neuroscience
Inflammation in midlife linked to brain shrinkage later
People who show signs of inflammation in middle age are more likely to suffer from brain shrinkage later in life, a possible precursor to dementia or Alzheimer's disease, researchers said Wednesday.
Nov 1, 2017
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Diabetes
Fasting plasma glucose and insulin are determinants of dietary weight loss success
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, together with colleagues from the University of Colorado, Tufts University, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBER OBN) ...
Jun 12, 2017
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