Precision Medicine News Archive
Medical device bias hurts women and people with darker skin tones
BBC - 11-Mar-2024
Urgent action needed to tackle bias in pulse oximeters, AI devices & genetic tests for fair healthcare for all
Read more...New AI model diagnoses diseases and draws clearer explanation
Beckman Institute - 04-Mar-2024
This innovation explains its reasoning, boosting transparency in healthcare
Read more...20-year study maps Alzheimer's progression, offering hope for early detection
Live Forever Club - 29-Feb-2024
Researchers tracked changes in brains, including protein levels & brain shrinkage
Read more...GlycanAge raises $4.2M to develop disease-detecting blood tests using sugar molecules
Longevity Technology - 19-Feb-2024
Company aims to transform healthcare by using cutting-edge sugar-based diagnostics
Read more...Scientists may have found a way to predict dementia 15 years early!
Independent - 12-Feb-2024
They found 11 proteins in blood that could spot future dementia with 90% accuracy
Read more...AI healthcare company Ezra raised $21M to detect diseases early using MRI scans
Longevity Technology - 12-Feb-2024
They plan to offer quick full-body scans for $500 in a few years
Read more...Different organs, like your heart and lungs, can age at different speeds
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024
This means you might need to focus on specific areas of your health to stay spry
Read more...Simple blood test spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms
Independent - 22-Jan-2024
This could pave the way for routine screening of individuals over 50
Read more...Simple at-home fingerprick test reveals thousands of health insights
Stanford University School of Medicine - 19-Jan-2024
Reading metabolic and immune responses, blood test paves way for early diagnosis & personalized medicine
Read more...A novel blood test utilizes protein analysis for early detection of 18 cancers
The Guardian - 09-Jan-2024
Test reported high sensitivity and specificity, better than other similar assays
Read more...A revolutionary blood test that can estimate your organs' biological age
BBC - 07-Dec-2023
Test could help in the early detection of disease and prevention strategies
Read more...New wearable device tracks health by listening to body noises
Independent - 16-Nov-2023
Revolutionizes patient care through continuous, non-invasive health monitoring
Read more...Professor Jinhwan Kim's nanobots as guardians of cellular health
UC Davis - 25-Oct-2023
Ingenious nanotechnology enabling non-invasive advancements for the future of medicine
Read more...Vital Bio raised $48m to market its revolutionary blood testing platform
Longevity Technology - 27-Jul-2023
VitalOne reports 50 lab tests in just 20 minutes and improves accessibility for clinicians & patients
Read more...Galleri blood test: a step closer to early cancer detection
BBC - 02-Jun-2023
Offers promising results in the detection, and original site, of over 50 types of cancer in major NHS study
Read more...New fingerprint technology detects breast cancer with high accuracy
Sheffield Hallam University - 20-Feb-2023
Painless, quick, and non-invasive method to potentially transform breast cancer screening
Read more...A simple urine-testing device identifies brain cancer, new study finds
Nanomedicine - 07-Feb-2023
Advancements could enable early detection of various cancers via membrane proteins in urine
Read more...AI could help diagnose pneumonia without the need of a doctor
Independent - 05-Dec-2022
Effectiveness of AI technique can facilitate non-face-to-face treatment and reduction in medial cost
Read more...Potential risk marker in blood linked to diabetes and cancer identified
The Guardian - 04-Aug-2022
Prostasin level linked to diabetic onset and cancer deaths
Read more...NHS Cancer Programme plans rollouts of 1 million tests for use, in 2024
NHS England - 18-Jul-2022
Utilising new technologies and tests to detect and diagnose cancer at early stages
Read more...Human Longevity, Inc capped off the precision longevity care with AMRA® BCP Scan
AMRA medical - 13-Jun-2022
360-degree health check gets even more precise with AI-powered assessment
Read more...Non-invasive technique for gut health monitoring
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) - 12-May-2022
Gene modification in bacteria using CRISPR array provide direct information of active gut genes
Read more...Smartphones are soon to be upgraded as a skin cancer diagnostic tool in UK
pharmaphorum - 29-Apr-2022
AI based-DERM could speed up diagnosis by replacing dermatology appointments
Read more...SomaLogic’s blood test accurately predicts risk of disease and death
The Guardian - 06-Apr-2022
Test involves protein analysis that provide a snapshot of an individual's health
Read more...Oxipit's X-ray analyzing tool receives safety approval in the EU
The Verge - 05-Apr-2022
ChestLink will be available in clinics by 2023 to cut down radiologists’ workloads
Read more...Lipidomics for preventive and personalized medicine
Healio - 11-Mar-2022
Elevated lipid levels are linked with the incidence of CVD and type 2 diabetes
Read more...New blood test accurately detects cancer in patients with early symptoms
Guardian - 05-Jan-2022
Game changer in cancer treatment by improving early access to drugs and thereby survival rates
Read more...New holographic imaging device spots cancer cells with 100% accuracy
Phys.org - 30-Nov-2021
Simple, low-cost tool for improving screening in remote and low-resource areas
Read more...Owlstone Medical raised $58M to advance its breath biopsy technology
FierceBiotech - 07-Sep-2021
Developing painless tests to detect lung cancer, liver diseases, respiratory diseases, and gut health
Read more...Targeted imaging strategy to diagnose inflamed atherosclerotic lesions
Medgadget - 18-Aug-2021
Photoacoustic imaging of inflamed atherosclerotic plaques by carbon nanotubes
Read more...New urine test detects cancer cells and their location using nanoparticles
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 15-Jul-2021
Screening cancers non-invasively; shows safety in phase 1 trials
Read more...A more comfortable breast cancer diagnosis tool begins trials in UK
Guardian - 09-Jul-2021
Provides early diagnosis in younger women, eliminating pain and discomfort
Read more...One test for all infectious diseases: rapid diagnosis with Torus Biosystems
Medgadget - 24-Jun-2021
Synestia system, a point-of-care device to detect any pathogen in less than 30 minutes
Read more...Nasal swab and blood test for early detection of lung cancer
Evening Standard - 11-Jun-2021
People in Hampshire and Yorkshire will be invited for participation in the trial
Read more...A simple blood test detects cancer even at its earliest stage
Mint - 09-May-2021
This could be a major breakthrough, but with a 100% accuracy claim it definitely needs reproducing
Read more...New ultrasonic imaging provides 3D structure alongside conventional endoscopes
Medgadget - 05-May-2021
Provides information about the tissue such as stiffness and bio-compatibility
Read more...Sweat sensor spots early signs of COVID-19 cytokine storms
Medgadget - 16-Apr-2021
Early diagnosis of respiratory infections with sweat sensor could enable early treatment to save lives
Read more...FDA clears AI-powered endoscopy system to detect colon cancer
Medgadget - 15-Apr-2021
Highlights polyps in real-time, and also works with pre-recorded colonoscopies
Read more...A blood test to personalize treatment for depression & bipolar disorder
Neuroscience News - 08-Apr-2021
RNA biomarker-based test identifies severity and future risk of developing mood disorders
Read more...Painless eye examinations made possible with a soft contact lens
Medgadget - 18-Mar-2021
Stretchable, printed soft lens for early and accurate detection of eye diseases
Read more...NHS England rolls out at-home cancer screening pillcam kits
Guardian - 11-Mar-2021
Sci-fi turned real: swallowable tiny camera capsules to spot signs of bowel cancer
Read more...GRAIL partnered with the NHS to detect cancers early with a simple blood test
GRAIL - 11-Jan-2021
Hopefully this test could be available on the NHS later this year - form an orderly queue!
Read more...Real time ELISA brought an entire lab onto a tiny chip
Stanford University - 21-Dec-2020
Provides quick and accurate blood profile of any protein & improves patient care
Read more...Data from individual cells holds the key to a longer & healthier life
Science Business - 17-Dec-2020
Aim to intervene in ageing-related diseases before they cause harm. Sounds like curing ageing!
Read more...A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer
BBC - 27-Nov-2020
NHS to offer this test to 165,000 people next year for detecting cancers early
Read more...Changes in retina could help identify Alzheimer's
Cedars-Sinai - 17-Nov-2020
Identifying early changes will help diagnose patients early and treat better
Read more...ProdromeScan to assess biochemical status in breast cancer
Prodrome Sciences - 12-Oct-2020
A blood test that can detect biomarkers for breast cancer risk and activity
Read more...Red Light Holland to test magic truffles with Jinfiniti's blood test
Yahoo! finance - 30-Sep-2020
AgingSOS test unveils the potential of psilocybin treatments for ageing and psychiatric disorders
Read more...Cheaper, faster approach for early disease diagnosis using gold biosensors
Nano Magazine - 25-Aug-2020
Nanoengineered gold identifies early signs of disease for better patient healthcare
Read more...Blood test for detecting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear
BBC - 29-Jul-2020
Experts found a protein indicating the disease, providing early treatment in the future
Read more...New blood test detects cancer 4 years before symptoms appear
Guardian - 21-Jul-2020
When improved, could one day promote prevention and early treatment
Read more...Simple blood testing to detect Alzheimer's disease
Futurity - 12-May-2020
This discovery could greatly reduce costs of diagnosing and studying the disease
Read more...The integral role of gut microbiome in precision medicine
AACC (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) - 01-May-2020
Huge potential in a more personalized diagnostics and diet-based disease interventions
Read more...Thrive’s CancerSEEK uses blood tests for early multi-cancer detection
Endpoints News - 28-Apr-2020
Demonstrated in a large prospective study involving patients without cancer history
Read more...DNA testing in a cheap, lightweight portable device
New Scientist - 22-Apr-2020
This 10 dollar device can give results in about one and half hours
Read more...Smart toilet can detect health conditions through AI camera
Independent - 07-Apr-2020
Promising tech for personalized health monitoring via analysis of excreta
Read more...Blood test as multi-cancer detection tool
BBC - 31-Mar-2020
More to look forward as it promises early cancer detection when fine-tuned
Read more...Biomarker in urine can be effective for the early detection of bladder cancer
New Atlas - 20-Feb-2020
Early detection means fewer complications and less financial contributions in the system
Read more...Liquid biopsy detects early signs of cancer
Smithsonian - 07-Feb-2020
Analyzing cancer DNA in blood can present easier diagnosis and more effective treatments
Read more...Clinicians identified adults at risk for key health conditions
Business Wire - 27-Jan-2020
Studies were done by integrating whole-genome sequencing with advanced imaging and blood metabolites
Read more...Pre-mature deaths in adults may be prevented, shown by HLI's largest study
EurekAlert! - 27-Jan-2020
Made possible by early detection of disease and disease risks through whole genome sequencing
Read more...Toshiba Corp presents a technology for an early cancer detection
Japan Times - 25-Nov-2019
Technology's advantages in the industry are 99% accuracy, 2 hour detection time, obtainable cost
Read more...Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer
Telegraph - 03-Nov-2019
Samples from 800 patients are being tested now for improving the test accuracy
Read more...Detection of pancreatic cancer with a urine test
Science Focus - 25-Sep-2019
Test will be used in a clinical study, if it will get approved, the test will roll out to patients
Read more...New blood test can detect lung cancer before symptoms show up
BBC - 10-Sep-2019
Detects 50% more early stage lung cancers and being expanded to detect other types
Read more...New screening test may help to nip ovarian cancers in the bud
Independent - 23-Aug-2019
4x survival rate if EOC is caught early
Read more...Graphene nanoflakes can deliver drugs to target tissues
Phys.org - 19-Aug-2019
Tested on mice model - need to slow down excretion from tissues
Read more...Personalised DNA tests to easily detect breast cancer DNA in blood
Independent - 07-Aug-2019
With all these cancers on the rise, are we acting fast enough?
Read more...New personalized cancer drugs emerge from labs and enter trials
Newsweek - 16-Jul-2019
Days of receiving one-size-fits-all regimens of chemotherapy and radiation may soon be in the past
Read more...New urine test for predicting outcomes in patients with prostate cancer
BBC - 26-Jun-2019
36‐gene classifiers are known as Prostate Urine Risk (PUR) signatures.
Read more...New laser based method can scan tumour cells in circulating blood
Independent - 12-Jun-2019
Very clever technology – super-accurate blood test without taking a drop of blood
Read more...AI diagnosing several diseases from a single blood test
GeekWire - 11-Jun-2019
In a few years, we might have enough training data to actually achieve some diagnostic results
Read more...Wearable monitor detects more cancer cells than liquid biopsy
Medical News Today - 01-Apr-2019
Human trials in a few years time
Read more...CRISPR-Chip uses graphene transistors to detect genetic mutations
Bioengineer.org - 25-Mar-2019
Could reduce time and cost of DNA testing
Read more...Newspaper claims of new breast cancer testing tool are premature
NHS - 15-Jan-2019
Accurate risk estimate only available with a complete set of data for a patient.
Read more...Biomarkers identified to help diagnose atrial fibrillation
BBC - 07-Jan-2019
Could enable point of care blood testing instead of current ECG screening
Read more...Cancer breathalyser starts clinical trial for wide range of cancers
Guardian - 03-Jan-2019
VOCs in breath captured by mask sent to lab for diagnosis - avoids invasive tests
Read more...One step closer to a universal cancer test
Guardian - 04-Dec-2018
Will take only ten minutes to tell you all about your cancers
Read more...Attempts to revolutionize pathogen detection
FierceBiotech - 25-Jul-2018
Treatment could be more effective if we can identify resistance patterns at the begining
Read more...Leukaemia blood test breakthrough
Independent - 09-Jul-2018
With this method researchers can now detect acute myeloid leukaemia years in advance with a blood sample
Read more...Digistain offers revolution in detailed cancer diagnosis
Imperial College London - 13-Mar-2018
New imaging technology to grade tumour biopsies.
Read more...Low-cost single-cell analysis for rheumatoid arthritis
ScienceDaily - 23-Feb-2018
New York Genome Center has develop a portable, low-cost microfluidic controller.
Read more...Swallowable sensor transmits live from the gut
BBC - 23-Jan-2018
Pill-sized sensor capsule transmits live data from the intestines.
Read more...Blood test detects eight common forms of cancer
BBC - 19-Jan-2018
Looks for mutations in 16 genes and eight proteins that regularly arise in cancer.
Read more...Moving towards clinical applications of genomics
Open Access Government - 18-Jan-2018
Role of high throughput sequencing (HTS) in rare and complex diseases.
Read more...Total-body PET/CT scanner could revolutionize analysis of disease
EurekAlert! - 03-Jan-2018
Scientists at UC Davis outline the development and benefits of this innovative diagnostic tool.
Read more...Funding to quickly determine if cancer treatment is working
Express - 02-Nov-2017
Cartridge would quickly extract small fractions of circulating tumour DNA in the blood
Read more...New 3-D imaging technique for precision medicine
Phys.org - 18-Oct-2017
For an illness like cancer, doctors often turn to computed tomography (CT) scans for a more definitive diagnosis, based on reconstructing a 3-D organ from multiple 2-D image slices.
Read more...Owning the diagnostic journey
Irish Examiner - 02-Oct-2017
Diaceutics CEO Peter Keeling is working to bridge the gap between pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics, and laboratories.
Read more...Genetic test for early detection of pancreatic cancers
Medical Xpress - 02-Oct-2017
Pancreatic cysts are increasingly detected on medical scans.
Read more...Genetic testing helps set safe dose of common blood thinner
Washington University School of Medicine - 26-Sep-2017
Warfarin is commonly prescribed to patients to prevent life-threatening blood clots.
Read more...Computer knows how much pain you are in
New Scientist - 01-Sep-2017
A new algorithm can rate how much pain you are in just by looking at your face.
Read more...Altered bacteria could turn faeces blue if you’re ill
New Scientist - 30-May-2017
E. coli bacteria given genes that are sensitive to tetrathionate - an indicator of ulcerative colitis.
Read more...Tricorder X Prize winner announced
MobiHealthNews - 13-Apr-2017
Final Frontier Medical Devices wins $2.6 million prize after beating 255 teams that registered back in 2012.
Read more...Graphene sheets allow for very-low-cost diagnostic devices
Kurzweil Network - 20-Mar-2017
Could make it possible to capture and analyze individual cells from a small sample of blood.
Read more...Faster way of detecting bacteria could save your life
ScienceDaily - 03-Feb-2017
Michigan State University has created a molecular diagnostic system.
Read more...Prick of the Finger Can Diagnose a Concussion
WIRED - 17-Jan-2017
Current tools to determine concussion are crude and often subjective (e.g. count backward from ten to one).
Read more...Craig Venter talks through his new Health Nucleus clinic
Aging Reversed - 13-Jan-2017
The new approach to healthcare:
Read more...Nanoarray sniffs out and distinguishes ‘breathprints’ of multiple diseases
Kurzweil Network - 23-Dec-2016
International team of scientists have identified a unique “breathprint” for 17 diseases with 86% accuracy.
Read more...Sore throat sufferers urged to take pharmacy test
BBC - 12-Nov-2016
Sore Throat Test and Treat service will determine if an illness is caused by a virus or a bacterial infection.
Read more...Woman diagnosed with HIV after 30 years
BBC - 12-Oct-2016
In 2013, the British HIV Association recommended that patients be offered an HIV test on registration with their GP in high-prevalence areas.
Read more...Gene-reading software to cut TB diagnosis from months to minutes
New Scientist - 21-Sep-2016
CRyPTIC aims to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant TB by looking at its genome.
Read more...Rapid detection of bacterial infection
New Scientist - 06-May-2016
Standard tests for bacterial infections involve growing bacterial cultures from patient samples and takes three to five days to get results.
Read more...New 10-minute test for cancer developed by scientists
Telegraph - 13-Feb-2016
Test could be taken at home – non-invasive and cheap, costing around £15.
Read more...Odoreader accurately detects prostate cancer from urine
New Atlas - 11-Feb-2016
Non-invasive prostate cancer test more accurate than standard prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.
Read more...Dissolvable wireless sensors monitor brain injury
Guardian - 22-Jan-2016
Made mainly of polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and silicone.
Read more...Blood test can now tell if antibiotics are needed for infections
Telegraph - 20-Jan-2016
Antibiotics have no effect on respiratory infections caused by viruses – but doctors under pressure to prescribe.
Read more...Digital Diagnosis: Intelligent Machines Do a Better Job Than Humans
Singularity Hub - 18-Jan-2016
Currently medical robots are improving patient outcomes not reducing cost.
Read more...Artificial intelligence used to detect cancer
Swansea University - 15-Jan-2016
Researchers trained algorithm to recognise specific cell of interest.
Read more...Microbubbles provide clear images of blood vessels in live animals
New Scientist - 25-Nov-2015
Technique takes advantage of how high-frequency ultrasound waves interact with tiny gas-filled bubbles about 2 micrometres in diameter.
Read more...Prototype lab in a needle
Today's Medical Developments (TMD) - 23-Nov-2015
Can test liver toxicity in 30 minutes instead of several days.
Read more...Smart bandage deployment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
isansys - 12-Nov-2015
RAPID (Real-Time Adaptive & Predictive Indicator of Deterioration) programme uses isansys Lifecare Lifetouch smart patches.
Read more...Anomalies in flesh detected from 30cm away
Kurzweil Network - 09-Nov-2015
Microwaves heat up flesh-like material by only 1/1000th of a degree.
Read more...Targeted choice of antibiotic for urinary tract infections
BBC - 19-Sep-2015
New mini DNA sequencing device can detect bacteria directly from urine samples four times more quickly than traditional methods.
Read more...5 distinct prostate cancers identified
BBC - 30-Jul-2015
250 prostate cancer samples studied – 5 distince genetic variations identified with different aggresiveness. Will enable doctors to decide on the best course of treatment.
Read more...Six new major centres for diagnostic test development
PHG Foundation - 30-Jul-2015
Medical Research Council (MRC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) announce 6 university based pathology centres.
Read more...Precision Medicine Catapult HQ set for Cambridge
PHG Foundation - 14-Jul-2015
UK’s new innovation centre for precision medicine to research more targeted disease prevention and treatment that takes into account people’s individual variations in genes, environment, and lifestyle.
Read more...Laser test for malaria, no blood sample required
New Scientist - 22-Jun-2015
Laser applied to person’s wrist or earlobe absorbed by waste crystals produced by the malaria parasite. Detector picks up sound of bubbles in 20 seconds. Reduces cost of testing from 50 cents to 8 cents per-person.
Read more...Single test identifies past exposure virus infections –
BBC - 04-Jun-2015
Another step closer to instant diagnosis from a pin prick of blood.
Read more...Acoustic device rapidly isolates circulating tumor cells from blood samples
MIT - 06-Apr-2015
Help predict whether patients’ tumors will metastasize (Video)
Read more...Lung cancer breath test trialled
BBC - 14-Feb-2015
Clinically trials planned for this year
Read more...HIV and syphilis diagnosis in 15 minutes on smart phone dongle
Columbia Engineering - 04-Feb-2015
A team of researchers developed a low-cost smartphone accessory that detects three infectious disease markers from a finger prick of blood in just 15 minutes.
Read more...Smartphone technology revealed at the British Science Festival could help diagnose and treat Parkinson’s disease.
BBC - 09-Sep-2014
Smartphone technology revealed at the British Science Festival could help diagnose and treat Parkinson's disease.
Read more...Intricate algae produce low-cost biosensors
Oregon State University - 29-Aug-2014
Reduces costs by factor of 100
Read more...AtomoRapid
Atomo Diagnostics - 04-Jun-2013
The AtomoRapid all-in-one blood test can accommodate test strips for a wide variety of conditions from celiac disease and allergy through to infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV.
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