Tag: Diagnostics
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Research Uncovers Inflammasome’s Role in Male Periodontitis
New Findings Link Inflammasome to Male Periodontitis A recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shines new light on the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss worldwide. The UNC Adams School of Dentistry research identifies a key role for the inflammasome—a multiprotein complex inside immune cells—in driving…
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Exact Sciences Unveils Breakthrough: Blood-Based Test Boosts Early Liver Cancer Detection
Breakthrough in Liver Cancer Detection Exact Sciences Corp. announced pivotal clinical validation results from the ALTUS study, signaling a major step forward in the early detection of liver cancer through a blood-based surveillance test. The prospective, head-to-head study (NCT: 05064553) evaluated the test’s performance against existing screening modalities, with results indicating superior sensitivity and specificity…
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Computer Vision in Healthcare Market Poised for Explosive Growth by 2034
Overview: A Market Reaching New Frontiers The global computer vision in healthcare market is on a rapid ascent. Valued at USD 2.45 billion in 2024, industry analysts forecast a staggering rise to approximately USD 49.26 billion by 2034, signaling a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 35.25%. This surge reflects a broader shift toward…
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Computer Vision in Healthcare Set to Reshape the Industry: A 2034 Market Outlook
Overview: A Rapidly Expanding Frontier The computer vision in healthcare market is gaining momentum as AI-powered imaging, diagnostics, and clinical decision support systems become integral to modern medicine. Based on recent analyses, the market is projected to surge from a valuation of about USD 2.45 billion in 2024 to roughly USD 49.26 billion by 2034,…
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Computer Vision in Healthcare Market Surges: A 2034 Outlook
Market Overview The global computer vision in healthcare market is experiencing rapid expansion, with projections showing a leap from USD 2.45 billion in 2024 to about USD 49.26 billion by 2034. This translates to a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 35.25%. The surge is driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence…
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Untreatable and a New Study Shows Why
Introduction: A Growing STI Crisis in Nigeria and Beyond From a worsening trend in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to gaps in diagnosis and regulation, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly difficult to treat. A recent synthesis of global data, including the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and the Impact Global Health report “Irresistible,” paints…
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Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Harder to Treat in Nigeria—and What the New Study Reveals
Key findings: STIs and antimicrobial resistance on the rise Across Nigeria, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are not just more common than previously thought—they are becoming harder to treat. A synthesis of recent surveys and a global impact report highlights a worrying trend: improper antibiotic use and weak regulatory controls are accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in…
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AMR Alarm: Why Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Harder to Treat—and What Nigeria Can Do
STIs on the Rise: A Threat That Goes Beyond Individual Health In recent years, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have moved from a clinical backdrop to a global public health alarm. A compelling narrative from Nigeria highlights a troubling pattern: patients like Emeka, who attempt self-treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics, often fail to see improvement. This reluctance…
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New Google maps approach could revolutionise lung cancer treatment
A new map of lung cancer biology Researchers are proposing a “Google maps” style approach to cancer treatment, using artificial intelligence and spatial biology to chart non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at a cell-by-cell level. In a study spanning 234 NSCLC patients across Australia, the United States and Europe, Associate Professor Arutha Kulasinghe from the…
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NUH and Siemens Team Up to Advance Ultrasound Diagnostics for Liver Disease
NUH and Siemens Collaborate to Advance Liver Disease Diagnostics The National University Hospital (NUH) has announced a collaborative research effort with Siemens Healthineers to study and develop ultrasound-based diagnostics for liver disease. The partnership brings together NUH’s clinical expertise and Siemens’ imaging technology to explore new ways to detect, characterize, and monitor liver conditions, including…