diagnosis
First blood test for Parkinsons detects the disease much sooner
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
The blood test is based on a discovery that over-active mitochondria are responsible for the buildup of toxic products responsible for the cell damage in Parkinsons.
To diagnose autism, watch the eyes
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
With the positive results, researchers believe that the use of remote eye gaze tracking could be a straightforward, cost effective and accurate method for diagnosing the condition.
Blood test detects concussion up to a week after impact
Posted in Medicine on 29th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers were able to detect mild to moderate traumatic brain lesions with an accuracy of 97 percent.
A new biosensor can diagnose cancer and other diseases on the spot
Posted in Medicine on 13th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
MicroRNAs can act as signposts to diseases; as they're well-preserved in urine and blood, they're an ideal way of testing for trouble.
Googles DeepMind AI group unveils health care ambitions
Posted in Medicine on 25th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
In collaboration with the latter group, Google DeepMind built a mobile app called Streams that doctors and nurses can use to diagnose acute kidney injury.