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Revolutionary AI model improves early dementia diagnosis

Cambridge scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer’s disease.

13 Jul 2024

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced that it has submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting Breakthrough Device Designation for its non-invasive Next Generation colorectal cancer (CRC) product including the Company’s novel portfolio of mRNA biomarkers. Subject to the FDA’s review, a Breakthrough Device Designation could significantly accelerate approval.

13 Jul 2024

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

Integrating medical and research data, ensuring secure data sharing, and using advanced AI models offer immense possibilities to mitigate the impact of chronic immune-mediated diseases (CIMDs) affecting 10% of Europeans.

12 Jul 2024

Innovative aiTBS therapy shortens treatment duration for bipolar disorder

A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (aiTBS).

11 Jul 2024

AI model accurately estimates pulmonary function from chest x-rays

Chest x-rays using a deep learning-based model.

11 Jul 2024

Archaeal, fungal, viral, as well as bacterial, functional makers for autism spectrum disorder in children

Researchers investigated the associations between multikingdom gut microbiome components and functional markers with autism spectrum disorder through metagenomic sequencing of children's fecal samples.

11 Jul 2024

How did hospitalizations for mental health conditions in children change following the COVID-19 pandemic?

The incidence of mental health conditions in young people before and during Canada's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

11 Jul 2024

High-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults

A longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.

10 Jul 2024

Novel device uses a simple blood test to detect early stage lung cancer

University of Queensland researchers have designed a device that uses a simple blood test to detect early stage lung cancer.

10 Jul 2024

Study highlights hidden aggressiveness in Gleason Grade Group 1 prostate cancer

New research highlights the challenge of balancing the risks of overdiagnosing and underdiagnosing prostate cancer early enough to intervene and minimize risk of death.

9 Jul 2024

Cow's milk may spread H5N1 flu, but airborne transmission is limited

While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow's milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets -; a common model for human transmission -; appears to be limited.

9 Jul 2024

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

Researchers investigated whether COVID-19-related sensory deficiencies are associated with transcriptome changes in the foliate papillae area of the tongue.

9 Jul 2024

WHO launches an online platform for information on medical devices

World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first global open access clearing house for information on medical devices.

8 Jul 2024

Beyond BMI: New framework for obesity diagnosis prioritizes overall health

The system for diagnosing and managing obesity can no longer be about just body mass index (BMI), which is excluding many people who would benefit from obesity treatment.

8 Jul 2024

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

8 Jul 2024

AI model revolutionizes dementia diagnosis with high accuracy across multiple data sources

Researchers developed an AI model using multimodal data to accurately diagnose different types of dementia, enhancing early and personalized treatment.

8 Jul 2024

Study suggests shift work increases risk of premature ejaculation in men

A recent study links shift work and shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) to an increased risk of premature ejaculation (PE) in male workers. The findings highlight how sleep disruptions and prolonged shift work impact reproductive health.

7 Jul 2024

Scientists map all the possible outcomes of changes to key tumor-suppressing gene

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have mapped all the possible outcomes of changes to a tumor-suppressing gene called VHL, the first step in a huge research endeavor to unpick the outcomes of tens of thousands of genetic variations in genes associated with cancer.

5 Jul 2024

Protein biomarkers in spinal fluid offer promise for early progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a patient dies and an autopsy is performed.

3 Jul 2024

Innovative 3D printer-based test enhances early detection of Chagas disease in newborns

An innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated isothermal molecular amplification (LAMP) could be used to detect T. cruzi infection -responsible for Chagas disease- in newborns.

3 Jul 2024

Diagnostic News and Research

Revolutionary AI model improves early dementia diagnosis

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

WISDOM project leverages AI and data to combat chronic immune-mediated diseases in Europe

Innovative aiTBS therapy shortens treatment duration for bipolar disorder

AI model accurately estimates pulmonary function from chest x-rays

Archaeal, fungal, viral, as well as bacterial, functional makers for autism spectrum disorder in children

How did hospitalizations for mental health conditions in children change following the COVID-19 pandemic?

High-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults

Novel device uses a simple blood test to detect early stage lung cancer

Study highlights hidden aggressiveness in Gleason Grade Group 1 prostate cancer

Cow's milk may spread H5N1 flu, but airborne transmission is limited

COVID-19 and metallic taste: Study connects immunoglobulin levels to sensory impairment

WHO launches an online platform for information on medical devices

Beyond BMI: New framework for obesity diagnosis prioritizes overall health

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

AI model revolutionizes dementia diagnosis with high accuracy across multiple data sources

Study suggests shift work increases risk of premature ejaculation in men

Scientists map all the possible outcomes of changes to key tumor-suppressing gene

Protein biomarkers in spinal fluid offer promise for early progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Innovative 3D printer-based test enhances early detection of Chagas disease in newborns

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