Bladder cancer has a five-year survival rate of over 80% when detected early, but this rate declines significantly as the disease progresses to advanced stages. In a novel study in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, investigators ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Four and a half years ago, the VitalOne was an ambitious idea. Today, the desktop computer-sized blood diagnostics device can run comprehensive tests on comparatively small blood samples—in 20 minutes.
Aug 10, 2023
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People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) will benefit from improved treatment as international experts produce clinical practice guidance for exercise assessments.
Aug 9, 2023
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Based on decades of work to uncover the underlying mechanisms of asthma and other respiratory conditions, researchers at McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton have produced a simple, rapid test that can ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a breath test that quickly identifies those who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The device requires only one or two breaths and provides results ...
Aug 1, 2023
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued updated guidance for colorectal cancer screening for asymptomatic, average-risk adults that suggests starting screening at age 50. The guidance is based on a critical review ...
Jul 31, 2023
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A new editorial paper was published in Aging, titled "Advancing screening for cognitive impairment: the memtrax continuous recognition test."
Jul 13, 2023
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Every year in Belgium, 1,600 people wait for a transplant. Of these, in 2021, only 939 received an organ. Thus more than 40% of patients often have to wait more than a year before hoping to receive a transplant.
Jul 6, 2023
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A Mayo Clinic study published in Journal of Translational Medicine has evaluated the use of genomic testing broadly for rare diseases. With the increased use of genomic testing such as multi-gene panels, exome sequencing ...
Jun 26, 2023
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If you've ever thought you might be running a temperature, yet couldn't find a thermometer, you aren't alone. A fever is the most commonly cited symptom of COVID-19 and an early sign of many other viral infections. For quick ...
Jun 21, 2023
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