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Blood Tests to Improve Alzheimer's Detection and Treatment
New blood tests for Alzheimer's disease, showing up to 91% improved diagnostic accuracy in research, could significantly improve detection and treatment, allowing earlier intervention with new FDA-approved drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla, while the ALZ-NET system will track long-term effects.
Blood Tests to Improve Alzheimer's Detection and Treatment
New blood tests for Alzheimer's disease, showing up to 91% improved diagnostic accuracy in research, could significantly improve detection and treatment, allowing earlier intervention with new FDA-approved drugs like Leqembi and Kisunla, while the ALZ-NET system will track long-term effects.
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32% Bias Score
Underdiagnosis of Congenital Hemorrhagic Diseases in Italian Women
In Italy, the underdiagnosis of congenital hemorrhagic diseases (CHDs) in women, affecting roughly 30% of the 10,000+ patients, leads to severe complications and inadequate treatment; initiatives like national guidelines and improved clinical trial inclusion are crucial to address this gender dispar...
Underdiagnosis of Congenital Hemorrhagic Diseases in Italian Women
In Italy, the underdiagnosis of congenital hemorrhagic diseases (CHDs) in women, affecting roughly 30% of the 10,000+ patients, leads to severe complications and inadequate treatment; initiatives like national guidelines and improved clinical trial inclusion are crucial to address this gender dispar...
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16% Bias Score
US Autism Diagnoses Rise to One in 31 Among 8-Year-Olds
The CDC reports a rise in autism diagnoses among 8-year-olds in the US from one in 36 in 2020 to one in 31 in 2022, largely due to improved awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and increased access to services; however, racial disparities persist and further research is needed.
US Autism Diagnoses Rise to One in 31 Among 8-Year-Olds
The CDC reports a rise in autism diagnoses among 8-year-olds in the US from one in 36 in 2020 to one in 31 in 2022, largely due to improved awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and increased access to services; however, racial disparities persist and further research is needed.
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48% Bias Score
Saliva Test Distinguishes Lewy Body Dementia from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Researchers at Roma Tre University discovered two salivary biomarkers—alpha-synuclein and phosphorylated tau protein—that distinguish Lewy body dementia from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, impacting 200,000 undiagnosed Italians.
Saliva Test Distinguishes Lewy Body Dementia from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Researchers at Roma Tre University discovered two salivary biomarkers—alpha-synuclein and phosphorylated tau protein—that distinguish Lewy body dementia from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, impacting 200,000 undiagnosed Italians.
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24% Bias Score
Bipolar Disorder in Italy: High Misdiagnosis Rate and Delayed Treatment
In Italy, over one million people suffer from bipolar disorder, often misdiagnosed, leading to eight-year average delays before correct treatment, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and reduced stigma.
Bipolar Disorder in Italy: High Misdiagnosis Rate and Delayed Treatment
In Italy, over one million people suffer from bipolar disorder, often misdiagnosed, leading to eight-year average delays before correct treatment, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and reduced stigma.
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40% Bias Score
Post-Pandemic Surge in Australian Adult ADHD Diagnoses
Post-COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia saw adult ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions more than double from 2020-2023, with a 496% increase since 2013; this involved a notable rise in diagnoses among women, now making up 59% of new adult patients.
Post-Pandemic Surge in Australian Adult ADHD Diagnoses
Post-COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia saw adult ADHD diagnoses and medication prescriptions more than double from 2020-2023, with a 496% increase since 2013; this involved a notable rise in diagnoses among women, now making up 59% of new adult patients.
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44% Bias Score
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
Medical Misogyny: Investigation Reveals 1500 Cases of Misdiagnosis Due to Gender Bias
The Herald's investigation into medical misogyny uncovered over 1500 cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis among 1800 women due to gender bias, resulting in life-threatening consequences, prompting calls for increased healthcare funding to address systemic issues.
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56% Bias Score
AI System Improves Atrophic Gastritis Diagnosis
MedTech AI, a Beeline and Sechenov University collaboration, developed an AI system for atrophic gastritis diagnosis using WSI analysis of gastrobiopsies; it quantifies precancerous changes, improving diagnostic accuracy and potentially reducing stomach cancer risk.
AI System Improves Atrophic Gastritis Diagnosis
MedTech AI, a Beeline and Sechenov University collaboration, developed an AI system for atrophic gastritis diagnosis using WSI analysis of gastrobiopsies; it quantifies precancerous changes, improving diagnostic accuracy and potentially reducing stomach cancer risk.
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48% Bias Score
AI Speeds Up Skin Cancer Diagnosis in UK Hospitals
An NHS hospital in London uses AI with 99% accuracy to clear benign skin cancer cases, freeing up doctors and reducing waiting times; the system has checked thousands and is expanding across the NHS.
AI Speeds Up Skin Cancer Diagnosis in UK Hospitals
An NHS hospital in London uses AI with 99% accuracy to clear benign skin cancer cases, freeing up doctors and reducing waiting times; the system has checked thousands and is expanding across the NHS.
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40% Bias Score
Misdiagnosed Headaches: Chiari Malformation Risk
A doctor has warned that many headache sufferers might have Chiari malformation, often mistaken for stress headaches, leading to delayed diagnosis and potentially severe consequences including seizures, incontinence, and lifelong disability; early diagnosis via MRI is crucial but access is limited.
Misdiagnosed Headaches: Chiari Malformation Risk
A doctor has warned that many headache sufferers might have Chiari malformation, often mistaken for stress headaches, leading to delayed diagnosis and potentially severe consequences including seizures, incontinence, and lifelong disability; early diagnosis via MRI is crucial but access is limited.
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60% Bias Score
Naples Conference Addresses Challenges in Diagnosing Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder
An autism conference in Naples, Italy, focuses on diagnostic challenges of Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger's Syndrome), highlighting the impact of symptom masking and the need for early detection and intervention. Experts are discussing improved diagnostic approaches and therapeu...
Naples Conference Addresses Challenges in Diagnosing Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder
An autism conference in Naples, Italy, focuses on diagnostic challenges of Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger's Syndrome), highlighting the impact of symptom masking and the need for early detection and intervention. Experts are discussing improved diagnostic approaches and therapeu...
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36% Bias Score
Rising Autism Diagnoses: A Reflection of Increased Awareness and Societal Pressures
The increase in autism diagnoses among adults reflects a complex interplay of factors including greater awareness, improved diagnostic tools, and societal pressures such as the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis, leading to increased stress and burnout in autistic individuals.
Rising Autism Diagnoses: A Reflection of Increased Awareness and Societal Pressures
The increase in autism diagnoses among adults reflects a complex interplay of factors including greater awareness, improved diagnostic tools, and societal pressures such as the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis, leading to increased stress and burnout in autistic individuals.
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48% Bias Score
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