A blood test can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start with more than 90% accuracy.
The blood test could replace the expensive, time-consuming, and invasive tests currently used to diagnose dementia.
The identification of these protein biomarkers in the blood may also help guide the development of new drugs to slow or even reverse dementia. [ more ]
Long COVID creates changes in the blood, aiding detection, reports new study
Distinct changes in the blood of people with long COVID suggest a potential strategy for diagnosis and treatment.
Common patterns in long COVID patients were identified compared to healthy patients, including shifts in proteins, blood clots, and tissue injury. [ more ]
What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Here's how patients live with - and fight - the disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is more common than previously thought, affecting 3.3 million American adults.
ME/CFS is a complicated disorder with no known cause, although it may be triggered by various factors and could have a genetic component. [ more ]
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in HIV Clinical Care
The goal of this concept is to encourage the use of multimodal artificial intelligence to accelerate HIV diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
The concept aims to leverage advanced multimodal AI models to improve HIV prevention, treatment, and care by expanding capacities in clinical care and data-driven applications. [ more ]