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AI Eye Scan Could Detect Dementia Years Before Symptoms
technology4 days ago

AI Eye Scan Could Detect Dementia Years Before Symptoms

British-Pakistani scientist Rayaz Malik says AI-powered corneal confocal microscopy (CCM) eye scans lasting 2–3 minutes can detect nerve damage linked to dementia and diabetic neuropathy years before symptoms appear, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. AI speeds analysis to seconds, potentially broadening CCM adoption as new Chinese-made devices improve access, though skepticism among neurologists and limited device availability remain challenges, especially in developing countries like Pakistan.

via Dawn|
#ai#corneal-confocal-microscopy#dementia
Tracer-enhanced CT scan shows promise for early endometriosis detection
health26 days ago

Tracer-enhanced CT scan shows promise for early endometriosis detection

Oxford researchers tested a CT scan paired with the tracer maraciclatide to spot early endometriosis. In a small pilot, the technique correctly detected endometriosis in 16 of 19 cases and matched 14 of 17 surgically confirmed diagnoses, suggesting a non-invasive path to earlier diagnosis. If confirmed in larger studies, it could shorten the current diagnostic journey that often requires invasive laparoscopy and help patients start treatment sooner.

via BBC|
#ct-scan#early-diagnosis#endometriosis
Language Shifts in Ageing: Normal Slowing or Early Dementia Clues?
health1 month ago

Language Shifts in Ageing: Normal Slowing or Early Dementia Clues?

Health experts say some language changes are normal with ageing (slower speech, occasional word-finding pauses), but dementia more typically causes loss of words and meanings, vaguer wording, and reduced coherence years before symptoms. There is no single diagnostic test yet; however, advances in language-analysis tools and apps may help flag risk earlier to enable timely intervention.

via HuffPost UK|
#ageing#cognitive-health#dementia
My First Mammogram Sparks a Proactive Health Mindset
health1 month ago

My First Mammogram Sparks a Proactive Health Mindset

KOMO News anchor Kelly Koopmans shares her experience getting her first screening mammogram at Seattle’s Swedish Breast Imaging Center after turning 40, highlighting that about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer and that mammograms can detect cancer up to two years before symptoms. The 10-minute exam involves four images and may require follow-up; most recalls are not cancer. Her results were negative, and doctors emphasize annual screening for average-risk individuals to catch issues early, underscoring the importance of being proactive about health.

via KOMO|
#breast-cancer-screening#early-diagnosis#family-history
Britain targets 75% five-year cancer survival by 2035 with faster diagnosis plan
health3 months ago

Britain targets 75% five-year cancer survival by 2035 with faster diagnosis plan

The government unveiled a 10-year cancer strategy to lift five-year survival to 75% by 2035, focusing on earlier diagnosis and faster treatment, including an 85% 62-day referral-to-treatment target by 2029 (up from about 70%), 9.5 million more tests and scans by 2029, expanded screening (bowel and ex-smoker lung), more precision robotic surgery, expanded genetic testing for targeted therapies, and every patient getting a named local care lead with tailored support. Achieving this will require substantial staff recruitment amid current shortages in radiology and clinical oncology, and critics say stronger emphasis on prevention is also needed. Current five-year survival was around 60% in 2022, and the UK lags behind peers on several cancers.

via BBC|
#cancer#early-diagnosis#health
Twenty Years of Cancer Advances Raise U.S. Five-Year Survival to 70%
science4 months ago

Twenty Years of Cancer Advances Raise U.S. Five-Year Survival to 70%

A 75th American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics report shows the U.S. five-year cancer survival rate has risen to about 70% (7‑in‑10) thanks to earlier detection and new treatments like immune checkpoint therapy and CAR‑T cell therapy. Survival has improved across cancers (breast 92%, melanoma 95%, prostate 98%), with leukemia and non‑Hodgkin lymphoma up ~20% and 18% and pancreatic and liver cancers also rising (to 13% and 22%). Myeloma and lung cancer survival have climbed to 62% and 15–28%, while late-stage survival now averages 35% (up from 17%). The death rate has fallen about 34% since 1991, saving roughly 4.8 million lives by 2023 — achievements driven by diagnosis, screening, and innovative therapies rather than a cure.

via Good News Network|
#cancer-research#cancer-survival#car-t
health-and-medicine4 months ago

Finger-prick blood test could speed up early Alzheimer’s detection, trial suggests

An international Bio-Hermes-002 trial spanning the UK, US, and Canada is testing a finger-prick blood test that looks for three Alzheimer’s biomarkers to diagnose the disease noninvasively. About 883–1,000 participants aged 60+ are being enrolled to compare the test against standard invasive diagnostics, with researchers and NHS experts stressing that earlier, accurate diagnosis is crucial as new treatments become available.

via Ground News|
#alzheimers-disease#biomarkers#clinical-trial
Potential Breakthrough Drug Could Prevent Alzheimer's Before Memory Loss
health5 months ago

Potential Breakthrough Drug Could Prevent Alzheimer's Before Memory Loss

Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a novel compound, NU-9, that can target a previously unknown subtype of brain protein associated with early Alzheimer's disease in mice, potentially allowing for preventative treatment similar to managing high cholesterol. The compound reduces toxic proteins and inflammation, paving the way for future research on its effectiveness in later stages and its potential to control the disease before symptoms appear.

via Futurism|
#alzheimers-disease#brain-protein#early-diagnosis
Potential Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Could Halt Disease Progression
health5 months ago

Potential Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Could Halt Disease Progression

Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a novel compound, NU-9, that can target a previously unknown brain protein subtype associated with early Alzheimer's disease in mice, potentially allowing for preventative treatment similar to managing high cholesterol. The compound reduces toxic protein accumulation and brain inflammation, paving the way for future research into its effectiveness in later disease stages and its potential to control Alzheimer's before symptoms appear.

via Yahoo|
#alzheimers#brain-protein#early-diagnosis
Advances in Blood Tests Promise Early Detection and Improved Cancer Outcomes
health5 months ago

Advances in Blood Tests Promise Early Detection and Improved Cancer Outcomes

New blood tests capable of detecting multiple cancers simultaneously show promise for earlier diagnosis and improved cancer care, but currently face challenges such as high false-positive rates, lack of standardization, and integration into clinical practice. Experts believe these tests will improve over time and could revolutionize cancer diagnostics, though more research and validation are needed.

via Live Science|
#cancer-detection#early-diagnosis#false-positives