Autism spectrum disorders
How autism is diagnosed
According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Feb 29, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists develop a simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis
A research project supported by the National Institutes of Health has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth of tiny lumps called granulomas ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New test for improving population-based colorectal cancer screening
A new stool test appears to detect colorectal cancer precursors better than the current fecal immunochemical test. This could further reduce the number of new colorectal cancer cases as well as the number of people dying ...
Feb 9, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Treatment can do more harm than good for prostate cancer. Why active surveillance may be better
Although about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, only about 1 in 44 will die from it. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer die from other causes, especially those with ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Genetics
We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn
There is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usually applied when screening programs are put into effect, experts have warned.
Jan 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New trial of 'pill-on-a-thread' brings screening for esophageal cancer closer
A man from Cambridge is the first to join the surveillance part of a clinical trial that could see routine screening for esophageal cancer introduced into the NHS, potentially halving deaths from this cancer every year.
Jan 10, 2024
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Genetics
Proof-of-concept study presents a blood test that can identify genetic diseases in fetuses
A research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening test. With a blood sample from the expectant mother, they can scrutinize all the genes in the fetus.
Jan 4, 2024
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Cardiology
Two-step screening strategy could reduce diabetic heart failure
A two-step screening protocol that combines clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing can more effectively identify which patients with type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure, according to a study ...
Jan 2, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Patient error makes 1 in 10 home colon cancer tests unusable
At-home tests for colon cancer make this important screening readily available to folks who can't afford or would rather not go through a colonoscopy.
Dec 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Research finds that mailing HPV test kits directly to patients increases cervical cancer screening rates
Three years ago, the federal government set a series of targets to improve Americans' overall health. Among the dozens of goals laid out in the plan, called Healthy People 2030, was a significant increase in the proportion ...
Nov 28, 2023
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