Medical research

Thesis: A glow-in-the-dark test for disease diagnosis

TU/e researcher Eva van Aalen has developed a glow-in-the-dark test that can make disease diagnosis by general practitioners or in hospitals faster. This test could potentially also be used by patients at home, for example ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

A multi-faceted approach to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

A review in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics has surveyed current early detection methods for Alzheimer's disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition affecting millions of people worldwide.

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.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Playing football may increase the risk for Parkinson's disease

Identification of risk factors for Parkinson's disease (PD) is essential for early diagnosis. Dating back to the 1920s, Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism—an umbrella term that refers to motor symptoms found in Parkinson's ...

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