A new blood test can accurately predict the presence of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s easier, according to a new study funded in part by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Published in Neurology, the study analyzed the ability of a blood test to predict the presence of Alzheimer’s disease-associated… Continue reading A Simpler Way to Detect Alzheimer’s
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Drug Allergies: What You Need to Know
Medications are one of our most powerful weapons against germs and diseases. But sometimes when people take medications, they can have an allergic reaction. That’s when a drug causes the body’s immune system to overreact. They may not be able to use the drug again without risking more serious consequences. Any drug can cause an… Continue reading Drug Allergies: What You Need to Know
How Alzheimer’s Is Diagnosed
Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. According to the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, as part diagnose Alzheimer’s, doctors may Ask the person experiencing symptoms, as well as a family member or friend, questions about… Continue reading How Alzheimer’s Is Diagnosed
Progress Reported toward Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Researchers report an advance in the development of a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s disease in people who are showing signs of dementia. The new approach could be less invasive and less costly than current brain imaging and spinal fluid tests. The blood test detects the abnormal accumulation of a form of tau… Continue reading Progress Reported toward Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
Hundreds of Patients with Undiagnosed Diseases Find Answers
More than 100 patients afflicted by mysterious illnesses have been diagnosed through a network of detective-doctors who investigate unidentified diseases, reports a study conducted by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine and multiple collaborating institutes. The long-awaited diagnoses are the fruits of the Undiagnosed Disease Network, a program created by the National Institutes… Continue reading Hundreds of Patients with Undiagnosed Diseases Find Answers
The Cancer That Puzzles Doctors
Cancer of unknown primary is a rare disease in which cancer cells have spread in the body but the place the primary cancer began is unknown. There are a number of reasons why the primary cancer may not be found. The primary tumor may be too small to find, or the body’s immune system may… Continue reading The Cancer That Puzzles Doctors
Artificial Intelligence Can Help with Diagnosis of Critical Eye Diseases
Researchers have developed a new computational tool that will help artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to screen patients with blinding retinal diseases – a discovery that may speed diagnosis and treatment. The findings, by researchers at Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health and University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Can Help with Diagnosis of Critical Eye Diseases
What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup?
Editor’s note: A visit to the doctor can be an intimidating and at times overwhelming experience, so it might be difficult to remember everything you’d like to ask your physician. Here, the experts from the National Institute on Aging share what questions you should ask, and how to ask them. You might want to read… Continue reading What Should I Ask My Doctor During My Checkup?
Arthritis More Common Than Believed in People under 65
The incidence of arthritis in adults younger than 65 has been substantially underestimated, accordin to new research. The findings indicate that better monitoring is needed to gauge the prevalence of arthritis and to develop prevention strategies. The study was published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. . Current national estimates of arthritis rely on a single survey… Continue reading Arthritis More Common Than Believed in People under 65
Telling Your Kids and Grandkids about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Carol saw her doctor about a lump in her breast in early December. By the time the mammogram and biopsy were done, she didn’t want to ruin her adult daughter’s birthday or Christmas. Yes, she had breast cancer, but it wasn’t life threatening. So she sat on the news for more than a month., In… Continue reading Telling Your Kids and Grandkids about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Is Breast Cancer Over-Diagnosed?
Routine mammograms can lead to over-diagnosis and over-treatment of breast cancer, but most American women aren’t aware of these risks of breast cancer screening, reports a study in the October issue of Medical Care, published by Wolters Kluwer. What’s more, most women don’t find statements about breast cancer overdiagnosis and overtreatment to be “believable or… Continue reading Is Breast Cancer Over-Diagnosed?
Traumatic Brain Injury: FDA Research and Actions
What you need to know about traumatic brain injury, from the experts at the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA): A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here’s how damage can happen:… Continue reading Traumatic Brain Injury: FDA Research and Actions
Nail Fungus and Accurate Diagnosis
In a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology (http://www.aad.org/), the organization gives an update on the embarrassing but important problem of nail fungus: Nail fungus can be distressing for patients, especially during the summer sandal season when feet are exposed. While some people who observe nail fungus symptoms may wish to hide their… Continue reading Nail Fungus and Accurate Diagnosis
The Latest on Pancreatic-Cancer Diagnosis
Pancreatic cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in the United States, recently surpassing breast cancer, according to an article in the Mayo Clinic News Network. The article cites statistics that 53,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are expected by the end of 2016, and an estimated 42,000 deaths occur annually. “Although… Continue reading The Latest on Pancreatic-Cancer Diagnosis
Elder Abuse Goes Undiagnosed in Emergency Rooms
Although elder abuse affects about 1 in 10 older people in the U.S., emergency rooms are missing many chances to diagnose it, according to new research. In the study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of California San… Continue reading Elder Abuse Goes Undiagnosed in Emergency Rooms
What You Need to Know About Rosacea
Here, experts from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) tell you what you need to know about the skin condition of rosacea and how to treat it. Rosacea, a common skin disease, usually begins with a tendency to blush more easily than other people. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Rosacea
Psoriatic Arthritis: What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: Psoriatic arthritis, a troublesome condition, is often difficult to detect. Here, the American Academy of Dermatology tells you what you need to know about its symptoms, diagnosis and management. Do you have psoriasis? If so, it’s important to pay attention to your joints. Some people who have psoriasis get a type of arthritis… Continue reading Psoriatic Arthritis: What You Need to Know
Many Pancreatic-Cancer Patients Don’t Get the Test They Need
Although pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest of all cancers, only one in five U.S. pancreatic cancer patients get a blood test that can help tailor their treatment and predict whether they will have a better or worse outcome, a Mayo Clinic study shows. According to a news release from Mayo, people who test… Continue reading Many Pancreatic-Cancer Patients Don’t Get the Test They Need