10-cent TB test is 95% accurate

A new test detects tuberculosis in 10 to 20 minutes with 95% to 99% accuracy and only costs a dime, a lot less money than today's most accurate test.

Layne Cameron-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 28, 2019 ~4 min

Weak handgrip may warn of cognitive impairment

"...this is another instance where you're seeing that staying physically active affects your overall health and your cognitive health."

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 23, 2019 ~2 min


A.I. rivals expert eyes at reading breast tissue biopsies

A new artificial intelligence system interprets breast tissue biopsies as accurately as experienced pathologists.

U. Washington • futurity
Aug. 12, 2019 ~5 min

Simple ‘APEX’ blood test may detect Alzheimer’s

Doctors may one day diagnose Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test. The new technology, called APEX, detects amyloid beta.

National University of Singapore • futurity
July 8, 2019 ~7 min

When is it time for seniors to forgo cancer screening?

New research tackles a tough conversation for older adults and their health providers: When does life expectancy make cancer screening unwise?

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
July 3, 2019 ~10 min

Model of ear’s speech sensor could improve hearing tests

Improved understanding of how the ear's cochlea works could improve hearing tests and hearing aids.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
June 26, 2019 ~4 min

Quick test checks for malaria drug resistance

A new test detects malaria drug resistance with only a tiny sample tube, a laptop, and a power source. The work could save lives.

Heidi Hall-Vanderbilt • futurity
June 25, 2019 ~4 min

This score indicates risk of death, suicide, memory loss

The multimorbidity score can show how overlapping chronic health conditions affect both mental and physical well being.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
June 25, 2019 ~7 min


Silicon and your phone could lead to home diagnostics

A future home diagnostics system would center on your smartphone and its flashlight.

Heidi Hall-Vanderbilt • futurity
June 17, 2019 ~3 min

Inducing seizures can also pinpoint their origin

Inducing seizures before surgery in people with epilepsy could cut hospital stays and costs, research finds. Here's how.

Shawn Hayward-McGill • futurity
June 12, 2019 ~3 min

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