3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (752+ words) Researchers have developed a blood-based assay that could help identify individuals with precursor lesions for colorectal cancer, a known limitation of many blood-based screening tests. The assay, known as DENEB, detected 81% of advanced adenomas, as well as 91% of CRC overall…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1501+ words) According to published literature, rotator cuff tears are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting 20% to 40% of the population, with the prevalence increasing with age. If left untreated, research has shown that about 30% of massive rotator cuff tears can…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (414+ words) Veterans with melanoma have a 47% higher risk for developing Parkinson’s disease compared with veterans without melanoma, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. These findings persisted even after adjusting for confounders, according to…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (443+ words) U.S. adults with disabilities are considerably less likely than those without them to undergo routine cancer screening, according to an analysis of national survey data.Researchers observed the largest screening gaps among individuals with self-care disabilities, such as difficulty dressing or…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (64+ words) MUNICH — In patients with acute chest pain ruled out for MI, route coronary CT angiography did not reduce risk for subsequent MI or CV death compared with standard care, according to results of the TARGET-CTCA trial. For the trial,…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (450+ words) There is variation in how automated insulin delivery algorithms operate, and diabetes care and education specialists should be aware of these differences when managing settings for people with diabetes, according to a speaker. Erin Henry, FNP, BC-ADM, nurse practitioner at…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (473+ words) The direct, informal and indirect costs of Parkinson’s disease in Europe hit 22.8 billion, or about $26.5 billion, in 2019, indicating key burdens on patients, caregivers and society, according to data published by Movement Disorders.The prevalence of Parkinson’s…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (69+ words) The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons launched a new online pain management resource center for orthopedic surgeons and patients, according to a press release.“Very few of the organizations in the country have taken a lead on trying to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (984+ words) A retrospective analysis of more than 200,000 adolescents and young adults treated for obesity shows a significant increase in GLP-1 receptor agonist use since 2022, with a corresponding drop in metabolic and bariatric surgery. To investigate treatment trends among adolescents and young…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (377+ words) Digital health tools and collaboration with local clinics may help to improve patient care after transplantation, according to experts. Existing and emerging technologies, including remote patient monitoring and wearable devices, could help to reduce trips to a transplant center after…...