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fromNature
3 days ago

Using biobanks to boost research: a how-to guide

Rafaella Rogatto De Faria was nearing the end of her PhD when her adviser proposed a fresh project. The idea was to analyse genetic, imaging and surgical-outcome data, to find biomarkers that could help to identify which people with osteoarthritis would respond best to knee-replacement surgery. De Faria, an athlete and a biomedical engineer at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, knew the profound impact of cartilage and joint injuries on people's lives,
Science
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

A blood test measuring p-tau217 will be trialed in UK memory clinics to improve Alzheimer's diagnostic accuracy from 70% to over 90% and speed diagnosis.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Are We Really Aging in Bursts?

Accelerated biological changes appear around ages 44 and 60, but limited sample size and methods make those burst claims uncertain; healthy habits remain more important.
Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

What makes us sleepy during the day? - Harvard Gazette

Metabolite by-products of steroid hormones are linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, implicating biological, nutritional, lifestyle, and environmental influences beyond insufficient sleep.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ovarian cancer blood test can detect disease early, study suggests

A blood test using lipid and protein biomarkers with machine learning detects ovarian cancer earlier and more accurately than current diagnostic methods.
Health
fromNews Center
3 weeks ago

New Wireless Sweat Patch May Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment - News Center

A new wearable device accurately measures biomarkers in sweat to enhance clinical decision-making for cystic fibrosis.
Cancer
fromNature
2 months ago

Microbiota-driven antitumour immunity mediated by dendritic cell migration - Nature

Immune checkpoint blockade therapies significantly improve cancer survival but have low complete response rates, necessitating new biomarkers and strategies.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I thought I had great cholesterol, but a trendy new blood test said the opposite - sending me down a mind-boggling rabbit hole

Function Health offers a $500 annual service that provides comprehensive blood and urine testing, measuring over 90 different health biomarkers not typically analyzed by regular doctors.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

What the length of your fingers says about you, according to science

The length of fingers may indicate athletic potential, particularly in endurance events like marathons.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Novel Longcoding RNA May Serve as Therapeutic Target for Prostate Cancer - News Center

The findings suggest that PRCAT71 may be a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for patients with prostate cancer.
Cancer
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

We know exercise is good for you. Why? He's working on it. - Harvard Gazette

Exercise is linked to health benefits, but the molecular mechanisms are still being researched.
fromwww.marinij.com
3 months ago

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

The research led by Erikka Loftfield discovered biological markers in blood and urine that can indicate how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods, offering new insights into the food-health relationship.
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Cancer
fromCancer
3 months ago

New breast cancer tissue biomarker

Stromal disruption in breast tissue may signal increased breast cancer risk and poorer survival rates.
Machine learning identifies changes in breast tissue architecture associated with aggression in cancer.
Health
fromNews Center
4 months ago

New Biomarkers Needed to Evaluate Heart Failure Risk Post-Pregnancy - News Center

Traditional heart failure biomarkers may not effectively assess postpartum heart failure risk for women with pregnancy complications.
Health
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Lack of sleep can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

Sleep deprivation raises the risk of cardiovascular disease through molecular mechanisms, highlighting the importance of sufficient sleep for heart health.
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fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

Objective pain score? Here's the problem with that

Advancements in objective pain measurement technology are set to replace subjective pain ratings, leading to more accurate assessments.
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fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Superpower wants to help people detect and address health issues before symptoms appear | TechCrunch

Superpower launches a health-focused super-app combining lab testing and AI for personalized health management.
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