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Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — on your smartphone

Written by Charlie King | 7 Feb 2023

A team of researchers at the University of Houston is reporting the success of their new method for the early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis — at… read more.

Genetic diagnosis helps guide care of childhood hearing loss

Written by Charlie King | 25 Jan 2023

Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment planning, including optimal timing of treatment. Even if… read more.

Early HIV diagnosis and treatment important for better long-term health outcomes

Written by Charlie King | 30 Oct 2022

Starting antiretroviral treatment (ART) early in the course of HIV infection when the immune system is stronger results in better long-term health outcomes compared with delaying ART, according… read more.

Study proposes new parameters for diagnosis of sarcopenia

Written by Charlie King | 22 Oct 2022

Sarcopenia, a clinical syndrome characterized by progressive and extensive decline in skeletal muscle mass, force and function, is widely considered part of aging. Early diagnosis is extremely important… read more.

New testing method could make tuberculosis diagnosis easier

Written by Charlie King | 19 Oct 2022

Tuberculosis can be tough to detect. Diagnosis usually requires coughing up a sputum sample from the lungs, which can be unpleasant, impractical, and even hazardous. But in a… read more.

Study shows annual screening before age 50 leads to lower proportions of advanced breast cancer

Written by Charlie King | 20 Sep 2022

A new study led by University of Ottawa professors has found Canadian provinces that annually screen women aged 40-49 had lower proportions of advanced breast cancer compared to… read more.

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