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Aug 15, 2021 … PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Smartphones could soon be used to diagnose the most common blood disorder, saving billions of people time and pain. An algorithm can determine whether someone is suffering from anemia simply by looking at a photograph taken on a modern phone, according to a new study. Anemia, a condition where people do not…

Jun 15, 2021 … BOSTON — New high-tech brain scans capable of detecting the earliest signs of the onset of diseases have been developed. The “super-resolution” technique allows for more detailed brain imaging, enabling doctors to diagnose and treat patients more quickly. Researchers believe that the new technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease.…

Dec 23, 2020 … DURHAM, United Kingdom — Just like a car, scientists say the brain contains cells which act like a GPS. It turns out, we also have an odometer in our brain too. Researchers from Durham University in England say they’ve discovered a new “distance sensitive” brain cell. Their study finds these cells take note of how we…

Dec 16, 2019 … SEOUL — Eyes have been called the windows of the soul. Our eyes can also be windows into our inner workings, providing important health clues. One such clue may be a link between thinning of the retina, the nerve cells at the back of the eye, which may signal the development of Parkinson’s disease. A…

May 18, 2019 … ST. LOUIS — It may be possible sometime in the future to screen patients for Alzheimer’s disease using a non-invasive eye exam. A new study finds that technology similar to what many eye doctors already use may be able to identify signs of the condition in patients. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in…

Mar 12, 2019 … DURHAM, N. C. — Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but thanks to new research, they may also be the key to detecting Alzheimer’s disease early on. Researchers at the Duke Eye Center say a simple eye scan may reveal activity in the brain associated with the debilitating condition. Eye doctors may…

Dec 13, 2018 … EDMONTON, Alberta — Catching the development of Alzheimer’s disease early on can make a world of difference in helping to treat the devastating condition. Scientists have long sought to find accurate, easier methods of detecting the disease, and now a promising new study shows that a simple saliva test might just do the trick. Researchers…

Aug 24, 2017 … LOS ANGELES — A new study finds that a retina-based test could help predict one’s chances of later developing Alzheimer’s, which afflicts millions of elderly Americans. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai, a Los Angeles-based non-profit hospital, developed a high-definition eye scan that was able to detect buildup of amyloid-beta deposits, which are linked to the onset of…

May 25, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 24. Polymersomes efficiently deliver siRNA to treat breast cancers in preclinical model Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D., and Eddy Yang, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Alabama…

May 24, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 23. Microbes can degrade the toughest PFAS Engineers at UC Riverside are the first to report selective breakdown of a particularly stubborn class of PFAS…

May 19, 2022 … MINNEAPOLIS — Diabetes can raise the risk of dementia among older adults by more than four times, according to new research. Scientists with the American Academy of Neurology add that conditions that increase risk of the memory robbing disease vary with age. For instance, people around the age of 55 are most likely to develop…

May 17, 2022 … OAK BROOK, Ill. — Brain scans discovering a key sign of cognitive decline could help doctors spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms ever begin, a new study reveals. Scientists with the Radiological Society of North America have linked increased volume in a brain region called the choroid plexus to greater cognitive impairment. The discovery offers hope of…

May 13, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 12. More State Oversight Needed to Improve End-of-Life Care for Assisted Living Residents New research looks at end-of-life care in assisted living and found…

May 10, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 9. Two Brigham scientists honored for their work on gene and cell therapies At the 2022 World Medical Innovation Forum, Mass General Brigham investigators presented…

May 04, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 3. Subtle racial slights at work cause job dissatisfaction, burnout among black employees Black employees face a host of subtle verbal, behavioral and environmental…

May 02, 2022 … SAN DIEGO, Calif. — You may soon be able to screen yourself for neurological diseases like dementia and ADHD using nothing but a smartphone. All you’d have to do is take a selfie — of your eyes. Researchers at the University of California-San Diego are developing a new app that uses eye recordings to assess…

Apr 27, 2022 … Here’s a look at other notable health studies, innovations and research from around the world. Links will take you to press releases or journal entries. MSU research could lead to new Alzheimer’s treatments Working with tiny bacteria, Michigan State University researchers led by Lee Kroos have made a discovery that could have big implications for…

Apr 11, 2022 … EDMONTON, Alberta — A text message may be able to reveal if someone is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds. Researchers from the University of Alberta say a machine learning program — a form of artificial intelligence — is capable of “reading between the lines” to find potential warning signs in the…

Feb 26, 2022 … NEW YORK — As we age, it’s not uncommon to have a brain fart here and there. But when does forgetfulness become more than just a mindless mistake? A simple memory test could pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms start to show, scientists say. Researchers report that having a poor score…

Jan 03, 2022 … EXETER, United Kingdom — Artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately predict which patients will develop Alzheimer’s within the next two years, according to a new study. In a study involving more than 15,000 memory clinic patients, researchers from the University of Exeter found that AI could learn to spot who is most at risk for dementia…

Dec 30, 2021 … NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Potentially groundbreaking new research has discovered a new nanoparticle released by cells, dubbed a “supermere.” Even more intriguing, researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center say supermeres contain enzymes, proteins, and genetic material associated with some of the nastiest ailments known to humanity — including cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, and even COVID-19. Study authors…