Bloodborne pathogens quickly ID’d by melting their DNA

A new technique, which involves melting bacterial DNA found in blood samples, could deliver diagnoses of potentially fatal infections faster than ever before. Results may be obtained in a few hours, instead of days.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Bloodborne pathogens quickly ID’d by melting their DNA

Radioactive ‘fruit sugar’ lights up cancer and inflammation

A radioactive form of fructose, a natural sugar found in fruit, given to mice lit up areas of cancer and inflammation on a diagnostic medical scan. The researchers say the approach makes diseases easier to spot than current techniques and opens the doo… Continue reading Radioactive ‘fruit sugar’ lights up cancer and inflammation

No poo required: Novel test takes the mess out of bowel cancer screening

Researchers have modified a unique cancer-loving probiotic bacteria to release a marker that can be detected in the urine after it comes into contact with bowel cancer, even when it’s in the early stages. The novel test may mean avoiding invasive proce… Continue reading No poo required: Novel test takes the mess out of bowel cancer screening

No poo required: Novel test takes the mess out of bowel cancer screening

Researchers have modified a unique cancer-loving probiotic bacteria to release a marker that can be detected in the urine after it comes into contact with bowel cancer, even when it’s in the early stages. The novel test may mean avoiding invasive proce… Continue reading No poo required: Novel test takes the mess out of bowel cancer screening

Study gives digital prostate exams the finger as cancer screening tool

A new study has found that digital rectal examination alone or in combination with a blood test does not improve prostate cancer detection compared to the blood test alone. The findings suggest that digital exams are less effective than thought and cou… Continue reading Study gives digital prostate exams the finger as cancer screening tool

New lung cancer test: Inhale nanoparticles then pee on a stick

MIT scientists have developed an easier method for diagnosing lung cancer – breathe in some inhalable nanoparticle sensors, then pee on a stick.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Cancer, Lung cancer, MIT, Test, Diagnosis, Diagnostic device… Continue reading New lung cancer test: Inhale nanoparticles then pee on a stick

AI scope hunts down colon polyps, aiding less experienced doctors

Researchers have found that inexperienced doctors performing AI-assisted colonoscopies significantly improved their detection of polyps. Using AI with this diagnostic tool could lower the chances of missing these potential precursors to colorectal canc… Continue reading AI scope hunts down colon polyps, aiding less experienced doctors

Five key blood markers linked to suicide have been identified

In a finding that could have a significant impact on personalized medicine and treatment, scientists have identified blood compounds linked to suicidal ideation.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: UC San Diego, Depression, Neuroscience, Gen… Continue reading Five key blood markers linked to suicide have been identified

Quick, simple blood test takes the guesswork out of bipolar diagnosis

Researchers have developed a quick and simple blood test that, combined with existing diagnostic tools, improved the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, a condition commonly misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder. The test could ensure that people with b… Continue reading Quick, simple blood test takes the guesswork out of bipolar diagnosis

Putting the Magic Smoke Back into a Dodgy Spectrum Analyzer

The trouble with fixing electronics is that most devices are just black boxes — literally. Tear it down, look inside, but it usually doesn’t matter — all you see are …read more Continue reading Putting the Magic Smoke Back into a Dodgy Spectrum Analyzer