Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is the most common chromosomal abnormality causing developmental delay and intellectual disability, and it can be identified in utero. Many pregnant women seek to determine whether ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Moniek Schmitz developed a fast and feasible way to test new, multifunctional biomaterials that prevent bacterial growth and reduce the use of antibiotics.
Feb 17, 2022
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A newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalable, according to a new study.
Jan 24, 2022
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A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that a screening method known as untargeted metabolomics profiling can improve the diagnostic rate for inborn errors of metabolism, a group of rare genetic conditions, ...
Jul 12, 2021
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There are a few things in life that are, for the most part, universally recognized: the joy of welcoming a child, the fear of embarrassment, and the dread of getting a colonoscopy.
Mar 23, 2021
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Point-of-care (POC) testing is a rapidly growing sector, bringing medical testing from central laboratories to where the patient is receiving care.
Nov 27, 2019
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Researchers reported today that a prospective trial comparing two screening methods for at-risk lung cancer patients found that a model used by Canadian, Australian and European public health organizations detected more cancers ...
Sep 9, 2019
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A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that artificial intelligence systems may be able to perform as accurately as radiologists in the evaluation of digital mammography in breast cancer screening.
Mar 5, 2019
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When assessing whether preschoolers are overweight, health professionals should use other measures such as waist-to-height ratio in addition to the Body Mass Index (BMI). A study published in the Springer Nature-branded journal ...
Sep 25, 2018
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All women should be screened annually for urinary incontinence, according to new guidelines from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI). Screening should assess whether women experience urinary incontinence and ...
Aug 13, 2018
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