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By Rich Hurd Cardiac computed tomography (CTA) may be able to help doctors estimate suspected coronary artery disease patients’ chances of dying within the next 15 years, say researchers. Cardiac computed tomography (CTA) may be able to help doctors estimate suspected coronary artery disease patients’ chances of dying within the next 15 years, say researchers. …
By Jeanelle Topping Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new way of diagnosing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new way of diagnosing cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. Findings from the university’s Robarts Research Institute provide evidence that neurodegeneration in patients can …
By Jeanelle Topping Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed faster and more accurately using a new automated system for measuring brain tissue, a study from the Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Imaging Laboratory in Paris has found. Alzheimer’s disease could be diagnosed faster and more accurately using a new automated system for measuring brain tissue, a study …
By Jeanelle Topping Predicting if a woman has a high possibility of developing osteoporosis could be done with a simple ultrasound exam of the heel, a multicenter study has revealed. Predicting if a woman has a high possibility of developing osteoporosis could be done with a simple ultrasound exam of the heel, a multicenter study …
By Jeanelle Topping Low bone mineral density in the hand can serve as a prognostic indicator of mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. Low bone mineral density in the hand can serve as a prognostic indicator of mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. Research findings presented at …
By Jeanelle Topping New 3-D ultrasound technology developed by bioengineers in North Carolina is set to improve the treatment of stroke patients. New 3-D ultrasound technology developed by bioengineers in North Carolina is set to improve the treatment of stroke patients. Researchers at Duke University used advanced 3-D ultrasound to examine the brain’s arteries in …