Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium
A new study reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can predict postoperative delirium, one of the most common postoperative complications in older patients.
Harvard Gazette •
harvard
July 11, 2022 • ~5 min
July 11, 2022 • ~5 min
What is that rash? Genetic fingerprints can help doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions more effectively
Many doctors currently diagnose skin conditions by eye. Advances in molecular testing could lead to more precise and accurate diagnoses for ambiguous rashes and skin lesions.
Raymond J. Cho, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco •
conversation
April 15, 2022 • ~6 min
April 15, 2022 • ~6 min
Dogs can be trained to sniff out COVID-19 – a team of forensic researchers explain the science
Dogs have such sensitive noses that they can be trained to detect the odors of crop pests, endangered species, illegal drugs – and diseases like COVID-19.
Kelvin J. Frank Jr., Forensic Science Professor / Postdoctoral Research Associate, Florida International University •
conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~8 min
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~8 min
New insights from biology can help overcome siloed thinking in cancer clinical trials and treatment
Fat cells and cancer cells talk to each other. Specialists in both systems can do the same.
Gerald Denis, Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Boston University •
conversation
Jan. 28, 2022 • ~7 min
Jan. 28, 2022 • ~7 min
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