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Why Some Cases of Lynch Syndrome Are Missed in Younger Patients

According to a study, current screening guidelines leave a significant number of cancer patients undiagnosed.
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Novel Ct Technology Can Evaluate Both Lung Structure and Function

Substantial improvement seen in contrast-to-noise ratio, spatial resolution of pulmonary blood volume images.
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In-Person Group Mindfulness Practice Decreases Psychological Distress

Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a systematic review to explore the effect of mindfulness courses on mental health across different community settings. The results suggest mindfulness groups can improve mental health experiences.
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Air Monitor Detects COVID-19 Variants in 5 Minutes

Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are looking at ways to surveil indoor environments in real time for viruses.
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Brain Biomarkers Could Redefine Mental Health Diagnosis

The study of biomarkers in the brain, powered by cutting-edge machine learning techniques, could redefine the way mental health conditions are categorized and diagnosed and lead to more effective, personalized treatments.
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Lollipop Inspired Device Allows for Less Invasive Diagnostic Testing

A lollipop might be a sweet reward for a kid who’s endured a trip to the doctor's office, but now, this candy could make diagnostic testing during a visit less invasive and more enjoyable.
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Screening During IVF for Inherited Diseases Greatly Reduces Costs of Care

For prospective parents who are carriers of many inherited diseases, using in vitro fertilization along with genetic testing could significantly lower health care expenditures, according to researchers at Stanford Medicine.
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How a Mutation Can Lead to Coronary Artery Disease in Young People

A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s – with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors — to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.
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New Biomarker for Multiple Sclerosis Identified

A study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be improved by measuring the thickness of retinal layers in the eye.
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"New and Improved” Genetic Risk Score Predicts Coronary Artery Disease

A collaborative team of researchers from the Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) has created a new and “significantly improved” score for predicting coronary artery disease. The work is published in Nature Medicine.
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