Tag: Biomarkers
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Digital Cognitive Test and Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
Two-step workflow could reshape Alzheimer’s detection in primary care A recent study published in Nature Medicine proposes a practical, scalable approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in everyday clinics: first confirm cognitive impairment with a brief digital tool, then use a targeted blood biomarker panel to verify amyloid pathology. This “test then blood” strategy aims…
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Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Two-step workflow taps cognitive screening before biomarker testing A new two-step approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in primary care shows promise for cutting false positives and streamlining referrals. Researchers tested a brief, self-administered digital cognitive battery, BioCog, first, and reserved amyloid-related blood tests for individuals who showed objective impairment. This “test-then-blood” workflow aims to…
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Decoding Signaling Networks and Metabolic Dysregulation in Sepsis
Understanding Sepsis: A Web of Signaling and Metabolism Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome arising from infection that triggers a dysregulated immune response and widespread organ dysfunction. Modern research paints a picture of sepsis not as a single pathway anomaly but as a complex network of interlocking signaling cascades and metabolic changes. Central to this network…
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Can a new blood test really detect ME/CFS? An expert unpacks new research
New blood test for ME/CFS: exciting but early days Researchers in the United Kingdom say they have developed a blood test that might diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with about 96% overall accuracy. If validated in larger groups, this could be the first objective tool to support the long, often frustrating process of ME/CFS…
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Can a New Blood Test Detect ME/CFS? An Expert Breaks Down the Research
Can a new blood test truly diagnose ME/CFS? In the United Kingdom, researchers say they’ve developed a blood test that could diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with about 96% overall accuracy. If validated in larger studies, this approach could be a game changer for a condition that has long eluded a reliable diagnostic tool.…
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Chronic Pain Linked to Immune Condition Eosinophilia: New Clues
New findings suggest a surprising immune connection to chronic pain Researchers at the University of Arizona are reporting a potential link between chronic pain and a relatively rare immune condition known as eosinophilia. In a small study of medical records, scientists found that 12% of chronic pain patients treated with spinal cord stimulation or implanted…
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Can a new blood test really diagnose ME/CFS? An expert unpacks the research
Can a blood test truly diagnose ME/CFS? Scientists in the United Kingdom say they have developed a blood test that could diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with 96% accuracy. If confirmed and validated in broader studies, this would be a landmark shift in a condition that has long challenged clinicians and patients alike. What…
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Chronic Pain and Eosinophilia: Possible Immune Link Found
New clues emerge about chronic pain and the immune system A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona suggests there may be a connection between chronic pain and eosinophilia, a relatively rare immune condition. The finding could pave the way for immune biomarkers that help predict treatment response for chronic pain patients.…
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Chronic Pain Link to Immune Condition Eosinophilia Found
New Clues About Chronic Pain and the Immune System Researchers at the University of Arizona are exploring a potential connection between chronic pain and a relatively uncommon immune condition, eosinophilia. In a small study examining medical records, investigators found that 12% of chronic pain patients treated with spinal cord stimulation or an implanted pain medicine…
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EPG5 gene errors link infant syndrome to Parkinson’s disease
EPG5 gene errors connect infant neurodevelopmental disorder to adult neurodegeneration A surprising thread is emerging from recent research: errors in the EPG5 gene, already known to cause the severe infant condition Vici syndrome, may also contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease and related dementias in adolescence and adulthood. The large, international study, published in…