cancer detection
Screening People at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer May Help Them Live Longer
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
Regular imaging for high-risk individuals can detect pancreatic cancer earlier and improve survival rates compared to the general population.
FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow for Self-Collection in a Health Care Setting
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2024
by Alex Muller
The FDA's approval of self-collection tests for HPV in the cervix can potentially improve detection rates among underserved populations.
AI model finds the cancer clues at lightning speed
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI model that rapidly and accurately detects cancer by analyzing glycans, significantly accelerating the glycan analysis process and potentially discovering new biomarkers, as detailed in Nature Methods.
Scientists discover a cause of lupus and a possible way to reverse it
Posted in Medicine, Science on 21st Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital have discovered a molecular defect in systemic lupus erythematosus that, when reversed, may potentially cure the disease by correcting an immune system imbalance.
One test to detect multiple cancers – where are we now?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Most cancers diagnosed at an earlier stage have a better prognosis. Detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can mean there are more treatment options for patients and, ultimately, can help people survive cancer and lead longer, better lives.