MicroRNAs may hold key to early diagnosis in Huntington’s disease
A new study has suggested that monitoring levels of disease-specific microRNAs may be utilized as a potential biomarker for Huntington’s disease, potentially allowing early diagnosis.
Browsing: early diagnosis
IL33 and middle-age aging spurt implicated in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
A novel mouse model suggests brain ‘aging surge’ could be a key diagnosis period for Alzheimer’s disease, and provide new treatment possibilities.
Alzheimer’s: blood analysis shows promise for earlier diagnosis
Using FTIR spectroscopy and chemometirc techniques, researchers were able to successfully diagnose and differentiate between various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.
Use of cognitive tests to detect preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have suggested that neuropsychological tests can detect preclinical Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively intact older adults.
Gene defect linked to accelerated onset of Parkinson’s disease
Defects in a gene associated with dopamine production have been linked to the early onset of Parkinson’s disease in Caucasians, with particular effect in adults under 50 years.
hsa_circRNA_103636: potential novel diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker in Major depressive disorder
This study aimed to determine whether circular RNA (circRNA) molecules in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) could be used as novel non-invasive biomarkers for major depressive disorder (MDD).
ECTRIMS day one: refining multiple sclerosis diagnosis using MRI
MAGNIMS research providing revised criteria for clinicians using MRI for MS diagnostics has been presented at the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) congress.
Concept of Mild Behavioral Impairment presented at AAIC 2016
A new condition or disease status, termed Mild Behavioral Impairment has been described, with potential implications for early diagnosis of dementia.
European study highlights potential new diagnosis method for Alzheimer’s disease
Comparison of brain amyloid levels with spinal fluid amyloid may provide a new way of identifying early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Could artificial intelligence help us to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?
Machine learning could be utilized in combination with arterial spin labeling imaging to effectively identify and diagnose dementia.
