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Hidden Fat Identifies Alzheimer’s 20 Years In Advance

A direct link between visceral fat and the presence of brain abnormalities associated with Alzheimer’s disease, up to 20 years before symptoms appear, has been identified in a new study.

Cancer Prevention and Screening Effects Over 45 Years

Over the past 45 years, cancer prevention and screening interventions have averted nearly 6 million deaths from major cancers in the United States, according to new research.

Can AI Improve Pulmonary Hypertension Detection?

Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening condition, is commonly seen in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), significantly increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality.

H5N1 Mutation May Enable Human Spread

A single genetic mutation in the bovine influenza H5N1 virus may have the potential to adapt to human hosts.

Age and Sex Differences in Glycemic Control, Heart Rate and Brain Function

Glycemic control influences brain connectivity and heart variability, with distinct age and sex differences in healthy adults.

New Strategies for Monitoring Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis C

Among serum biomarkers, the FIB-4 and APRI scores are widely recognised for assessing advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis.

When Humidity Hurts: The Hidden Risk to Lung Health

New insights from a large-scale study reveal how humidity influences respiratory health, offering both protective benefits and potential risks to lung function.

MRI Body Fat Analysis Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk: RSNA 2024

New links found between body fat distribution and risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

100% Accuracy in Diagnosing Stroke Types with Novel MRI

Low-field 0.23-T MRI with a novel sequence achieves 100% accuracy in stroke diagnosis within 24 hours of onset.

Higher Thromboembolic Risk in Patients with Lung Cancer on Immunotherapy

A recent study highlights an increased risk of thromboembolic events in metastatic lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors…