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Predicting When Latent TB in Elephants May Become Active
TB kills elephants worldwide and transmission to humans has been reported. Using the TB diagnostics applied to humans, such as chest X-rays, is difficult in elephants so researchers have been looking for a serum antibody test.
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New Method for Generating More Accurate Polygenic Risk Scores
To generate more accurate predictions of disease risk, a research team has used data from more diverse populations to remove the current Eurocentric bias.
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Parkinson’s Gene and Vocal Issue Link Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
One of the earlier symptoms of Parkinson's is vocal-related issues and a team has identified a Parkinson's-associated gene that may cause them, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.
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Handheld Device Could Identify Skin Cancers Painlessly
A handheld device, developed at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been designed to scan skin and detect different types of skin cancer. This approach could give healthcare professionals an alternative to skin biopsies.
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It’s Possible To Identify Obesity Risk by Measuring BMI in a New Way
Researchers have discovered that it is possible to identify individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by measuring BMI in a new way.
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Platelet Transfusion Could Protect Babies at Risk of Brain Bleeds
Researchers from WEHI (the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and foetuses at high-risk of developing brain bleeds, paving the way for better early intervention.
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New Insights Into DNA and Protein Connections
A genetic mapping study that links DNA variations to blood proteins could be used to identify risk factors for disease and could also offer insights into drug repurposing.
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Smartphone-Powered Microchip Developed for Medical Diagnostic Testing at Home
A research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone.
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Genetic Changes Fuel the Switch From Barrett's Esophagus to Esophageal Cancer
In a small number of patients, Barrett's esophagus progresses to esophageal cancer. New findings shed light on the genetic changes that accompany tumor development.
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Can AI Diagnose Cognitive Impairment Before It Progresses to Alzheimer's?
An artificial intelligence system has been used to distinguish between stable and progressive cognitive impairment from MRI images with 85% accuracy.
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