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A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who have symptoms of the condition. The study, part of NIH’s Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (NIH RECOVER) Initiative and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, highlights how challenging it can be to identify and diagnose a novel illness such as long COVID.

Routine Lab Tests Are Not a Reliable Way to Diagnose Long COVID

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Blood and urine tests are ineffective for diagnosing long COVID -- a constellation of long-term symptoms such as chronic pain, brain fog, shortness of breath and intense fatigue, a new study shows.

Long COVID continues to evade diagnosis through lab tests

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More than two dozen commonly available lab tests couldn't help diagnose long COVID in a study of more than 10,000 adults, leaving doctors still having to rule out other health conditions to confirm whether someone has the condition. Why it matters: Almost four-and-a-half years after the pandemic began, one of...

Lab tests couldn't help diagnose long COVID: study

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

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(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Novartis' drug to reduce excess protein in the urine of patients with a type of kidney disease, the health regulator's website showed on Wednesday.

US FDA approves Novartis' kidney disease drug

Two new studies have outlined major new findings in Parkinson's disease genetics. New research reported in the journal Brain has shown that genetic factors could be a far more significant influence on Parkinson's disease than thought. This study included 15,000 participants and was open to individuals who had received any type of Parkinson's diagnosis.

New Findings in Parkinson's Genetics may aid Diagnostics & Treatment

(CN) — Scientists at Northwestern University created a bioactive material that regenerates cartilage in knee joints, according to a study published Monday, an innovation that could be used to prevent knee replacement surgeries, treat osteoarthritis and repair sports injuries like ACL tears. “When cartilage becomes damaged, it can greatly...

A common skincare ingredient could help humans regrow knee cartilage

An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV. Chronic viral infections from diseases such as between herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can have a serious impact on those with immune systems already compromised by HIV, according to a session held today at the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. The session featured three speakers who discussed each of these diseases.

Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024

MILAN, Italy — In the ongoing battle against cancer, researchers are constantly seeking new weapons to add to our arsenal. Now, an intriguing approach is gaining traction: the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD). This dietary intervention, which mimics the effects of fasting while still allowing some food intake, is showing promise as a potential complement to traditional cancer treatments.

Fasting-mimicking diet: A promising ally in cancer treatment

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor. 1 This in combination with exogenous toxins, endogenous metabolites, oxidative stress, bleeding and reperfusion injury can all...

The PROTECTION Trial – A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Amino Acids for Kidney Protection

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Everyday Health

If you're a current or former smoker, learn which important medical tests - including lung tests - you should discuss with your doctor.

8 Essential Medical Tests You May Need if You Smoke

In the last 6 months prior to PDAC diagnosis, visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue decreased by 12.9% and 14.7%, respectively. LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides also decreased before diagnosis. In the 36 months prior to diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, researchers observed “predominant changes” in patients’ body composition and biochemical...

Body fat, metabolic changes before pancreatic cancer diagnosis may aid in early detection

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and other collaborators have gained new understanding of why this is the case by uncovering an early molecular driver that underpins fatal disease. Oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase (OLAH) is an enzyme involved in fatty acid metabolism. A study, published today in Cell, shows that OLAH drives severe disease outcomes.

Study reveals oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase underpins lethal respiratory viral disease

In this edition of Clinical Lab Chat, CLP’s Director of Business Intelligence, Chris Wolski, interviews Alessio Travaglia, PhD, PMP, director, Translational Science, Neuroscience, at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH). The wide-ranging interview tackles all aspects of Alzheimer’s testing and treatment, including:. Why traditional methods...

From Spinal Taps to Blood-Based Biomarkers: Advances in Alzheimer’s Testing

Seismic Data Reveals Unexpected Water Reservoir on Mars. A team of geophysicists has uncovered evidence of a massive underground water reservoir on Mars, potentially solving a long-standing mystery about the planet’s vanished oceans. Using seismic data from NASA’s Insight lander, researchers estimate the newly discovered water source could cover the entire Martian surface to a depth of 1-2 kilometers if brought to the surface.

Hidden Martian Oceans: Vast Water Reserves Discovered Deep Below Surface

A complete blood count, chemistry profile, immunoglobulin test, and light chain assay are among the important blood tests doctors use to help diagnose multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using...

How Do Blood Tests Help in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis?

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Long COVID Diagnosis Remains Elusive: Study Finds Common Lab Tests Unreliable

A groundbreaking study reveals that routine laboratory tests are not effective in diagnosing Long COVID, challenging current diagnostic approaches and emphasizing the need for symptom-focused treatment....

Long COVID Diagnosis Remains Elusive: Study Finds Common Lab Tests Unreliable

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