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New Diagnostic Test for TB Detects DNA Fragments in the Blood
Researchers have developed a new highly sensitive blood test for tuberculosis (TB) that screens for DNA fragments of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that causes the deadly disease.
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Increasing Cervical Screening Interval to Five Years Is Safe With Negative HPV Test
A study of 1.3 million women has indicated that increasing the cervical screening interval from three to five years is safe for people aged 24–49, following a negative HPV test.
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Alzheimer's Blood Test Measures Levels of Phosphorylated Tau
Progress is being made towards developing a blood test that uses the levels of phosphorylated Tau as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.
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Team Explores Autoantibodies and Immune Recognition of Self and Non-Self
In a new study, components of the immune system known as autoantibodies, implicated as central players in a range of serious autoimmune diseases, have also been found in healthy individuals.
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Amyloid-Beta Misfolding and Clumping Causes Cells To Overheat and “Fry”
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified that as amyloid-beta misfolds and clumps together, it releases heat that "fries" the cell and potentially induces more and more aggregates to form.
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How Two Types of Tau Proteins Mix Together To Form Tangles
A new study has revealed how two types of tau proteins mix together to form neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
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Seven Healthy Habits Could Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic Predisposition
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Epigenetic Differences Exist Between Different Groups of Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A new study has evidenced the epigenetic differences between groups of type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for personalized treatment strategies.
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Artificial Cilia Could Someday Power Diagnostic Devices
Researchers have now designed a micro-sized artificial cilial system using platinum-based components that can control the movement of fluids at such a scale.
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AI-Based Tool Helps Physicians To Predict Cancer Risk of Lung Nodules
According to a study, an artificial intelligence tool can help doctors predict the cancer risk in lung nodules seen on CT.
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