Scent detection dogs can identify individuals infected with COVID-19
The use of trained scent detection dogs to detect volatile organic compounds associated with the COVID virus shows promise in ...
Tag: Diagnostics
Coronavirus test from a suitcase
Mobile laboratory for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 for AfricaCredit: Dr Ahmed Abd El Wahed The PCR test is the most ...
TalTech scientists developed novel immune diagnostics of multiple sclerosis
Credit: Tõnu Tuulas Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disease in young adults, affecting more than 2 million ...
Small is big: the need for a holistic approach to manage cerebral small vessel disease
Cerebral small vessel disease manifests as a wide range of symptoms, requiring a holistic approach for identification and interventionCredit: Gerd ...
Gene variants increase risk of Addison’s disease
Credit: Karolinska Institutet Variants of nine genes increase the risk of developing Addison's disease, a rare disease in which the ...
Long-term stress linked to increased risk of heart attack
Credit: Emma Busk Winquist/Linköping University Can long-term stress lead to heart attacks? Most people would probably answer in the affirmative, ...
Lung ultrasound helps predict COVID-19 patient outcomes
Brazilian researchers applied an examination protocol based on an analysis of 12 lung regions to 180 severe patients and found ...
Molly Stevens receives the FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award 2021
Credit: David Vintiner, Imperial College London The FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award recognizes outstanding scientific achievements in the ...
AD diagnostics could become more accessible
Use of metal-containing radiopharmaceuticals could improve accessibility of diagnostic imaging of Alzheimer's diseaseCredit: Sergey Gnuskov/NUST MISIS A team of researchers ...
Brain protein that causes Alzheimer’s also protects against the disease: USask research
Credit: University of Saskatchewan Findings from a new study on Alzheimer's disease (AD), led by researchers at the University of ...
An end to invasive biopsies?
Hebrew University researchers advance simple and inexpensive diagnostic blood testCredit: Hebrew University of Jerusalem In diagnostic medicine, biopsies, where a ...
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated ...
Higher blood pressure over life span increases congestive heart failure risk in Black people
Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga (Feb. 8, 2021) - Starting with early childhood, otherwise healthy Black people show ...
Raised mortality from cardiac arrest in people with COVID-19
Credit: Photo by Charlotta Sjostedt Sudden cardiac arrest is more often fatal in people with COVID-19, a new study shows. ...
Biosensors to detect P. jirovecii, responsible for Pneumocystis pneumonia
This project has detected this atypical fungus, responsible for very serious pneumonia in immunosuppressed patientsCredit: Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla ...
People infected with COVID-19 have a higher risk of dying after a cardiac arrest
Women are nine times more likely to dieCredit: European Heart Journal COVID-19 patients who suffer a cardiac arrest either in ...
New test provides fast and accurate diagnosis of liposarcomas
Emerging technologies harnessed to develop a faster, cheaper, and more accurate test for these hard-to-diagnose tumors, researchers report in The ...
Pioneering technique paves way for fast and cheap fabrication of rapid medical diagnostic tools
Breakthrough promises to democratise microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology, benefiting resource-poor countries and settingsCredit: University of Bristol New technology developed by ...
American Roentgen Ray Society names Sanjeev Bhalla 2021 ARRS Distinguished Educator
ARRS' award recognizes outstanding individuals in the field of medical imaging, like Dr. Bhalla, who have a proven record of ...
On the dot: Novel quantum sensor provides new approach to early diagnosis via imaging
Scientists develop new quantum sensor that allows detection of 'oxidative stress' in organs during MRI scans, opening doors to early ...