10 stories tagged #Biomarker

  1. Fecal Calprotectin Predicts Gut GVHD After Stem Cell Transplant
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    Fecal Calprotectin Predicts Gut GVHD After Stem Cell Transplant

    A prospective study shows fecal calprotectin is a non-invasive biomarker for predicting and monitoring gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease following stem cell transplantation.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Blood Protein GDF15 Linked to Dementia Risk Decades Before Diagnosis
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    Blood Protein GDF15 Linked to Dementia Risk Decades Before Diagnosis

    An international study identifies the blood protein GDF15 as a predictive biomarker for dementia risk in individuals under 55, offering a potential target for early intervention.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Low Testosterone Predicts High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Men on Active Surveillance
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    Low Testosterone Predicts High-Grade Prostate Cancer in Men on Active Surveillance

    A new study reveals that low baseline testosterone significantly increases the risk of progression to high-grade prostate cancer for men undergoing active surveillance.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Salivary Testosterone Linked to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Risk in Postmenopausal Women
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    Salivary Testosterone Linked to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Risk in Postmenopausal Women

    New study suggests salivary free testosterone as a potential non-invasive biomarker for pelvic organ prolapse severity in postmenopausal women.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. AI-Driven Ultrasound Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis
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    AI-Driven Ultrasound Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis

    Quantitative ultrasound with deep learning predicts three-year survival in locally advanced breast cancer, offering a non-invasive biomarker for treatment planning.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. MRI Counts of Pacinian Corpuscles Signal Diabetic Neuropathy Severity
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    MRI Counts of Pacinian Corpuscles Signal Diabetic Neuropathy Severity

    A new study shows MRI counts of Pacinian corpuscles in the foot can non-invasively indicate the severity of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Slower Walking Pace Linked to Increased Depression Risk
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    Slower Walking Pace Linked to Increased Depression Risk

    New research indicates a slower gait speed is a significant indicator of future depression risk in adults.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  8. Breakthrough Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Onset Years in Advance
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    Breakthrough Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Onset Years in Advance

    New research suggests a simple blood test measuring a specific protein could forecast Alzheimer's disease development and symptom onset up to two decades prior.

    5mo ago 2 min read