Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival
Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful…
AI tool accurately distinguishes between glioblastoma and primary central nervous system lymphoma
A Harvard Medical School–led research team has developed an AI tool that can reliably tell apart two look-alike…
IGF2BP3 protein drives leukemia growth by linking metabolism and RNA control
Cancer cells are relentless in their quest to grow and divide, often rewiring their metabolism and modifying RNA…
University of Utah launches landmark study linking blood pressure and brain health
In six massive laboratory freezers at the University of Utah, nearly 40,000 blood samples wait in frozen stasis.…
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
By integrating clinical assessment with cutting-edge biomarkers, researchers chart a practical pathway to faster and fairer Alzheimer’s diagnosis,…
UC Riverside receives $2 million grant to explore how gut bacteria shape human health
One day, bottles of probiotics might do more than keep you regular — they could help prevent disease. To…
Study provides new insights into the mechanisms of fetal membrane healing
When a pregnant woman’s water breaks too early, it often leads to preterm birth, with no effective method…
UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia
Vascular dementia – cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain’s small blood vessels – is a widespread…
Two-step blood and scan strategy delivers near-perfect accuracy for early Alzheimer signs
A simple blood test for p-tau217, when combined with confirmatory brain scans or CSF analysis, could transform early…
Researchers develop a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease that is…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…