A trial of 3,220 smokers puts cash rewards for quitting to the test
A large trial tests whether free medication, cash rewards, and texts about a smoke-free future can help patients…
An AI-identified biomarker can look accurate and still fail its biggest test
From blood samples to scans and wearables, the review follows what happens after an AI model identifies a…
Specialized imaging technique detects most clinically relevant prostate cancers
An elevated PSA level in the blood may indicate prostate cancer, but does not yet allow for a…
PET imaging reveals widespread brain receptor deficits in schizophrenia
A groundbreaking study using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging has found that patients with schizophrenia had significantly lower…
Researchers show red blood cells drive better glucose tolerance at high altitude
New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes…
Study identifies PPP2R5C blood marker that may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Researchers report that declining PPP2R5C levels in blood may signal early Alzheimer’s pathology, offering new insight into tau…
Smartphone motor tests can predict dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s disease without brain scans
By pairing everyday smartphone motion data with established clinical scores, researchers demonstrate a promising path toward accessible, radiation-free…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
What clinicians and families can do now
A new ACC scientific statement shows that cholesterol control alone is not enough; targeting inflammation with lifestyle and…
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
By integrating clinical assessment with cutting-edge biomarkers, researchers chart a practical pathway to faster and fairer Alzheimer’s diagnosis,…
Global experts release guidance on CT imaging for post-COVID lung abnormalities
Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in…