Biomarker
Artificial neural network has ‘excellent’ performance in predicting COPD exacerbations
The ability of an artificial neural network to predict COPD exacerbations from urine samples was “excellent,” according to results published in ERJ Open Research.
VIDEO: Expert offers advice for residents seeing patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer
In this video, J. Nicholas Bodor, MD, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the department of hematology/oncology at Fox Chase Cancer, offers advice to new residents seeing patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer.
VIDEO: Collective understanding of biomarker testing important for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
In this video, J. Nicholas Bodor, MD, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the department of hematology/oncology at Fox Chase Cancer, highlights important takeaways for interventional pulmonologists and other providers who may see patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer.
Highlights from 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Meeting Mic Re-Release)
In this special crossover episode of Oncology Overdrive, we bring you Healio coverage from the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer, as well as Healio’s top headlines from the meeting.
Progranulin in tears potential biomarker for diabetes-related corneal innervation changes
Patients with type 2 diabetes recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy had a significantly reduced concentration of progranulin in their tears compared with control patients, according to prospective study results.
Blood-based tau pathology test for Alzheimer’s disease in development
A clinical diagnostics company and biotech firm have announced a partnership to develop a blood-based tau pathology test that would assist in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Corneal hysteresis may serve as biomarker for prediabetes
INDIANAPOLIS — A positive relationship exists between corneal hysteresis and HbA1c and increased blood glucose, suggesting its use as a noninvasive biomarker in patients with glucose dysregulation, according to a presenter at Academy 2024.
Top in allergy/asthma: Pediatric psychology referrals surge; esophagitis risk in children
A retrospective chart review revealed a 50% increase in outpatient pediatric psychology referrals from the Food Allergy Treatment Center between 2013 and 2023.
Researchers identify blood biomarkers for early detection, monitoring of AMD
A biomarker panel of three serum metabolites associated with the onset, severity and progression of age-related macular degeneration may aid in earlier detection and monitoring of disease, according to researchers.
Partnership to advance customized biomarker assays for range of neurological conditions
ADx NeuroSciences and Alamar Biosciences have announced a partnership to develop customized biomarker assays for companies that advance novel therapeutics for a range of neurological conditions.