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New Tool Could Spot Liver Cancer Early, Upping Survival
A new AI-driven blood test could improve detection of liver cancer The test looks for abnormal “fusion genes,” and a four-gene panel was up to 91% accurate in detecting liver cancer Accuracy went up to 95% when the test was combined with an existing liver cancer screen WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new AI-driven blood test could improve detection of liver cancer, which is one of the most fatal cancers because early diagnosis is difficult.
Smartphone Face-Screening Tool Could Help Paramedics Spot Stroke
A new smartphone tool can quickly and accurately diagnose a stroke The tool scans a person’s face for subtle signs that signal trouble Tests show it is 82% accurate WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new smartphone tool could help paramedics identify a stroke in seconds by scanning the patient’s face.
Too Often, Overdose Survivors Miss Out on Vital Treatments: Study
Most seniors who overdose don’t receive follow-up care that could prevent another OD Medications to treat opioid addiction reduce the risk of a subsequent OD Only 4% to 6% of overdose survivors receive such medication WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Most seniors who survive a drug overdose often miss out on treatments that could help save them from a subsequent OD, a new study shows.
Depression Around Pregnancy Could Take Toll on Women's Hearts
New research shows links between depression during and after a pregnancy and elevated heart risks decades later Women with perinatal depression had higher odds for heart disease, heart failure and high blood pressure 20 years later New treatments to ease postpartum depression might help the heart WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Depression during or after a pregnancy could be tied to a heightened risk for heart trouble in women decades later, new research warns.
Could a Blood Test Predict Parkinson's Years Before Symptoms?
A new blood test might be able to predict who will get Parkinson’s disease The test uses AI to assess eight different markers in the blood It successfully predicted 16 people who wound up with Parkinson’s TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new blood test might be able to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms of the movement disorder surface, researchers said.
Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years
Diet quality has improved in America, but not as much as doctors had hoped The percentage of Americans eating an ideal diet remains low, at 1.6% People are drinking fewer sugary beverages TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds.
Another Study Finds CRISPR Gene Therapy Fights Sickle Cell
A trial of 18 patients with sickle cell disease shows CRISPR gene editing therapy resolving most symptoms of the illness The treatment uses the patient's own stem cells to correct the genetic abnormality driving the disease Side effects were minimal, researchers noted TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There's more good news in the battle against sickle cell disease, with another trial finding CRISPR gene-editing therapy delivering impressive results for patients.
Most Americans Believe Pandemic Policies Were Good Idea: Poll
Americans generally support public health policies that had been adopted during the pandemic Support varied based on politics and where a person lives However, most people were inclined to support at least one of the pandemic policies TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Despite all the grumbling at the time, most Americans now look back upon pandemic-era policies as a good idea, a new poll shows.
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