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UrduA recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors. Their findings, published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , have indicated that regular urine tests could…
Tag: Diagnostics
State of the art and future directions in the clinical application of HR-pQCT in adults
A new international guidance on the clinical application of high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) offers an important overview of current clinical applications in adults and direction on the interpretation of results
Prototype may diagnose common pregnancy complications by monitoring placental oxygen
NIH researchers pursue innovative method for observing maternal and fetal health during pregnancy
Foresight diagnostics to show vision of the new standard of lymphoma MRD detection at ICML
AURORA, COLORADO, June 16, 2021 — Foresight Diagnostics, the emerging leader in blood-based lymphoma disease monitoring, announced today that clinical performance of its minimal residual disease (MRD) detection platform in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) will be presented at the…
Reduced-dose gadobutrol vs standard-dose gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI
A 25% reduced gadobutrol dose demonstrated non-inferior efficacy versus 100%-standard dose of gadoterate for contrast-enhanced brain MRI, particularly in patients undergoing multiple contrast-enhanced examinations
Study validates a highly sensitive molecular test to detect cases of Tubercul
The results confirm that the ‘Xpert Ultra’ is a frontline tool in routine conditions and is effective in different contexts
Concordia researchers break down the COVID-19 diagnostic arsenal
Hamid Tali and Sana Anbuhi comb the growing pile of literature for the tools and techniques that best detect the virus
SNMMI Image of the Year: PET imaging measures cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients
Reston, VA–The effects of COVID-19 on the brain can be accurately measured with positron emission tomography (PET), according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2021 Annual Meeting. In the study, newly diagnosed COVID-19…
Novel radiotracer shows promise to predict abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 6:15 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 15, 2021)–A new positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer can detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and potentially predict when they will rupture, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine…
PSMA-targeted radiotracer pinpoints metastatic prostate cancer across anatomic regions
Newly FDA-approved imaging agent now available for patients
A new model of Alzheimer’s progression
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by neurodegeneration in regions of the brain involved in memory and learning. Amyloid beta and tau are two toxic proteins that build up in disease and cause eventual…
New theranostic approach joins radiopharmaceuticals and nanoparticles to kill cancer cells
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 12:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, June 14, 2021) – Researchers have successfully developed a novel cancer treatment approach that utilizes Cerenkov radiation energy to target and destroy cancer cells more effectively. The approach uses light from decaying…
Steven M. Larson, M.D., receives SNMMI 2021 Paul C. Aebersold Award
Larson recognized for for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging announces 2021 Fellows
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 11:00 am, Monday, June 14, 2021)- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging recognized 17 new SNMMI Fellows on Monday, June 14, during a plenary session at the society’s 2021 Annual Meeting, held virtually June…
Thomas J. Ruth, Ph.D., FRSC, FSRS, Receives SNMMI de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award
Reston, VA (Sunday, June 13, 2021)–Thomas J. Ruth, PhD, FRSC, FSRS, a scientist known for his contributions to nuclear medicine and nuclear chemistry, has been named as this year’s recipient of the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award. Ruth…
Touchless technology could enable early detection and treatment of eye diseases that cause blindness
A non-contact laser imaging system could help doctors diagnose and treat eye diseases that cause blindness much earlier than is now possible. The new technology, developed by engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo, is designed to detect telltale signs…
Postop chylothorax treated with intranodal lymphangiography, ethiodized oil
High-dose intranodal lymphangiography with ethiodized oil is a safe and effective procedure for treating high-output postsurgical chylothorax with chest tube removal in 83% of patients
New super-resolution technique allows for more detailed brain imaging
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 5:00 p.m. EDT, Sunday, June 13, 2021) – A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders–such as Alzheimer’s disease–at their earliest stages, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly. Termed super-resolution,…
Radiotracer effective for detection and assessment of lung fibrosis
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 4:30 p.m. EDT, Saturday, June 12, 2021)–Positron emission tomography (PET) using a 68Ga-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) can noninvasively identify and monitor pulmonary fibrosis, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and…
NUS engineers devise novel approach to wirelessly power multiple wearable devices using a single source
Researchers from NUS have come up with a way to use one single device – such as a mobile phone or smart watch – to wirelessly power up to 10 wearables on a user. This novel method uses the human body as a medium for transmitting power. Their system can also harvest unused energy from electronics in a typical home or office environment to power the wearables.
Deep learning with SPECT accurately predicts major adverse cardiac events
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 6:15 p.m. EDT, Friday, June 11, 2021)–An advanced artificial intelligence technique known as deep learning can predict major adverse cardiac events more accurately than current standard imaging protocols, according to research presented at the Society of…
Promising ovarian cancer treatment proves effective and efficient
Reston, VA (Embargoed until 11:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, June 11, 2021)–Preclinical trials of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer have produced successful results, dramatically limiting tumor growth and decreasing tumor mass. Designed specifically for ovarian cancers that are resistant…
Molecular changes in white blood cells can help diagnose ‘the bends’ earlier in divers
First study to show gene expression changes in divers with ‘the bends’ reveals key role of genes for inflammation and immunity
CWRU researcher secures $1.2M to develop MS diagnostic tests
CLEVELAND–Case Western Reserve University researcher Farren Briggs was awarded $1.2 million over three years from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health to identify biomarkers to improve the diagnoses of multiple sclerosis…
Saliva can be more effective than nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing
Addition of a simple processing step to saliva samples before testing may improve COVID-19 detection rate, eliminate the challenges of nasopharyngeal testing, and facilitate mass surveillance, researchers report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics
Microscopic imaging without a microscope?
New technique visualizes all gene expression from a tissue sample
First AI-based tool for predicting genomic subtypes of pancreatic cancer from histology slides
ASCO 2021 — More groundbreaking science from a fruitful AP-HP Greater Paris University Hospitals and Owkin collaboration
Study shows how rudeness leads to anchoring, including in medical diagnoses
Have you ever been cut off in traffic by another driver, leaving you still seething miles later? Or been interrupted by a colleague in a meeting, and found yourself replaying the event in your head even after you’ve left work…
X-ray Scanner Spots Cancers and Analyzes Drugs in Minutes
New technology could speed cancer diagnosis, ensure surgeons remove 100% of a tumor and inspect drugs for dangerous chemicals
The UOC and UB promote the first Spanish-speaking association of Specific Language Impairment
The social consequences of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) and its effects on memory and attention span are among the studies to be presented at CHITEL 2021
Free event will connect heart, lung, blood and sleep point-of-care inventors with resources
M2D2 program to feature NIH, Johnson & Johnson leaders
Diagnoses with Deepflash
Information technology can make life easier in many areas – including research. In medicine, for example, it is still standard practice to evaluate microscopy images of tissue sections by hand. This is used, for example, to assess how many cancer…
Birth weight is associated with osteoporosis risk later in life
New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has linked heavier birth weight with lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of bone fracture later in life. The research, which relied on data from the UK…
Osteoarthritis linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
A study published in Arthritis Care & Research has uncovered an elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease in individuals with osteoarthritis. The retrospective study using Taiwan’s Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2005 included 33,360 patients who were 50-64 years old and had…
HKUST-Beijing Tiantan Hospital researchers discover a new cause for the cerebral cavernous malformation
Laying foundation for non-invasive diagnosis and therapy development
Systematic literature review provides evidence base for new therapeutic avenues in vasculitis
Researchers have reviewed all clinical trials of targeted drugs used in the treatment of vasculitis. With this, they propose a completely mechanistic categorisation of these diseases, which may in time provide better treatment
Osteoporosis detection by a simple physical function test
Osteoporosis is a condition that does not exhibit symptoms until there is a bone fracture, so it is said that there is a high percentage of people who remain unaware of their condition. When people are unaware their bones have…
A vital tool to study virus evolution in the test tube
Variants of viruses, such as that causing COVID-19, can now be quickly studied in the laboratory, even before they emerge in nature and become a major public health challenge. The University of Queensland, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Peter Doherty…
‘Camouflage breakers’ can find a target in less than a second
After looking for just one-twentieth of a second, experts in camouflage breaking can accurately detect not only that something is hidden in a scene, but precisely identify the camouflaged target, a skill set that can mean the difference between life…
En’Urga receives NASA grant to develop tool that validates advanced technologies, vehicles
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — En’Urga Inc. , which develops and commercializes innovative diagnostic equipment for use in the manufacturing, research and consumer arenas, has received a six-month, SBIR Phase I grant from NASA . The $125,000 grant will be used…
Hospitalized individuals with active cancer more likely to die from COVID-19
Patients with blood cancers at greatest risk of COVID-19 death
International coalition classifies 25 subtypes of uveitis, an inflammatory eye disease
NIH-funded classification criteria will facilitate clinical research for new therapies
MLB ‘FEVER’ — improved elbow MRI view for Major League Baseball pitchers
Flexed elbow valgus external rotation (FEVER) view improves MRI evaluation of ulnar collateral ligament in Major League Baseball throwing athletes
New method accurately reflects hotspots in epidemic
Monitoring epidemics is essential for understanding how well public health interventions are working and where to distribute extra resources
Lung ultrasound can efficiently diagnose volume overload in hemodialysis patients
An abbreviated lung ultrasound protocol can efficiently determine presence of lung congestion in patients receiving hemodialysis and help expedite care. Pulmonary congestion owing to fluid overload is common among patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis (HD) and contributes to excess…
At-home COVID-19 tests: How good are they?
As the country gets vaccinated and begins to re-open, testing remains a key element of safe interactions. Rapid testing for COVID-19 has become more common and accessible, including over-the-counter (OTC) tests approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…
New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors
Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a research team in Sweden reports. The advance could enable identifying early stage tumors with lower doses of radiation.…
Electronic nose might “sniff out” COVID-19-infected people at mass scale
Electronic nose might “sniff out” COVID-19-infected people at mass scale, according to a preliminary proof-of-concept study
Unprecedented data sharing driving new rare disease diagnoses in Europe
Results are just ‘tip of the iceberg’, according to researchers
Direct action of SARS-CoV-2 on organs may cause exacerbated immune response in children
Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 had spread throughout the body via the blood vessels, infecting various types of cell and tissue in these children; the clinical manifestations varied according to the organ targeted