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Tag: Biomarkers
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Nation & World
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium
Researchers have found a way to predict if an Alzheimer’s patient will develop postoperative delirium, a common complication in older patients.
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Nation & World
Hidden hearing loss revealed
Harvard researchers have found two biomarkers that may help explain why a person with normal hearing struggles to follow conversations in noisy environments.
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Nation & World
Better screening for lung cancer
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have identified markers that can distinguish between major subtypes of lung cancer and accurately identify lung cancer stage. Their work could eventually help physicians decide whether lung cancer patients need standard treatment or more aggressive therapy.
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Nation & World
Blood test for depression?
The initial assessment of a blood test to help diagnose major depressive disorder indicates it may become a useful clinical tool.
