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Biomarkers offer new hope for pancreatic cancer patients

Written by Gary Finnegan | 11 Mar 2025

The prognosis for pancreatic cancer (PC) patients is among the worst of all cancers. Globally, just 13% of patients who are diagnosed with PC survive for five years… read more.

Could the contraceptive pill reduce risk of ovarian cancer?

Written by Charlie King | 6 Feb 2025

It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian… read more.

Use of biomarkers in the management of inflammatory bowel disease

Written by Charlie King | 16 Sep 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that significantly impacts the quality of… read more.

Genetics study points to potential treatments for restless leg syndrome

Written by Charlie King | 12 Jun 2024

Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk… read more.

Discovery made into which children will outgrow their peanut allergy

Written by Charlie King | 12 May 2024

Australian researchers have discovered how changes in antibody levels over time can predict which children are likely to outgrow their peanut allergy. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research… read more.

Could a simple blood test transform sepsis outcomes?

Written by Gary Finnegan | 8 Apr 2024

One of the persistent challenges in treating sepsis is the lack of timely diagnosis, as there is no singular diagnostic test that reliably detects sepsis. Current practices rely… read more.

Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder

Written by Charlie King | 28 Oct 2023

Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition. The researchers, from… read more.

Is universal screening for type 1 diabetes around the corner?

Written by Charlie King | 8 Oct 2023

The the latest data on universal screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is reveiwed in a session at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the… read more.

Simple blood test may predict future heart, kidney risk for people with Type 2 diabetes

Written by Charlie King | 24 Aug 2023

A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, according to new research published today in… read more.

Study finds certain substances in urine, blood can predict kidney disease progression

Written by Charlie King | 7 Apr 2023

In a new study looking at the long-term effects of hospitalized patients who have acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden but temporary loss of kidney function, Johns Hopkins… read more.

Simple blood test shows promise for screening common and dangerous pregnancy complications

Written by Charlie King | 17 Jan 2023

Scientists at Ningbo University, China have identified biomarkers that could provide an early warning system for three common and dangerous pregnancy complications: pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and a liver… read more.

Pralsetinib therapy shows high response in range of cancer patients with RET gene fusions

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 20 Aug 2022

In a Phase I/II trial, cancer treatment with pralsetinib has produced high response rates in patients with RET gene fusions, regardless of tumor type, researchers reported on Aug.12,… read more.

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