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A common recessive NDD caused by RNU2-2 mutations disrupts brain development and opens paths for diagnosis and therapy. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified a newly recognized recessive neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that may be the most common of its kind discovered so far. The condition is [...]

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-50633-9 Advanced methodology for damping characterization of the human tympanic membrane using high-speed digital holography and STFT analysis

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-51550-7 Machine learning for the prediction of three-year survival in locally advanced breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy using quantitative ultrasound imaging

Source: Science Daily - Top Health A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test that tracks how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that aging in monocytes—a type of white blood cell—is closely tied to the emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression, like hopelessness and loss of pleasure, rather than physical symptoms such as fatigue. The study wa…

Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41401-026-01794-w Nanoparticles for autoimmune diseases: advancing diagnostics and therapeutic solutions

Siemens Healthineers announced its Atellica IM Testosterone II (TSTII) assay has achieved certification through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hormone Standardization Program for Total Testosterone (HoSt-TT).

New research shows that equipping primary care providers with dementia training and electronic medial record tools can improve dementia diagnosis and care.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is also increasingly being used for health issues. Many people use tools such as ChatGPT to classify complaints and assess whether they need medical help immediately, should seek medical advice or can wait and see. With versions specifically positioned for the healthcare...

(NBC News) – By the time doctors detect pancreatic cancer, it’s often too late to treat effectively. But a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be able to find signs of the disease before tumors are visible on a … Read More

(NPR) – Researchers based at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that an AI reasoning model, developed by OpenAI, excelled at diagnosing patients and making decisions about managing their care. It matched and often outperformed doctors … Read More

Dolly Parton is being treated for medical issues that arose last fall related to her immune and digestive systems. She has also called off her Las Vegas residency.

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new technique using an electronic jolt and nanoparticles to reveal the telltale signal of an insidious form of cancer.

Alveolar–interstitial syndrome (AIS) is a common ultrasonographic finding in dogs and cats with pulmonary pathology, including cardiogenic pulmonary edema, noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and pulmonary contusion. Point-of-care lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a rapid, noninvasive, and repeatable diagnostic tool for identifying AIS in emergency a…

Matthew S. Parsons, MD, professor of radiology for WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), was named a fellow of the American College of Radiology (ACR), one of the organization’s highest honors. Fellowship is awarded to ACR members who have... The post Parsons Named 2026 American College of Radiology Fellow appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

Scientific Data, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-07278-0 A large-scale 12-lead electrocardiogram dataset for acute coronary syndrome prediction containing 19,955 ECGs

The numbers are startling, and they demand attention. An estimated 795,000 Americans die or become permanently disabled each year because of diagnostic errors, according to a 2023 Johns Hopkins University study. In the United Kingdom, diagnostic errors affect at least 10 to 15 per cent of patients, with heart attack misdiagnosis rates reaching nearly 30 per cent in initial assessments. These are …

A new study suggests depression may soon be detectable through a simple blood test—by tracking how certain immune cells age. Researchers found that accelerated aging in monocytes, a type of white blood cell, is closely tied to the emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression, like hopelessness and loss of pleasure, rather than physical symptoms such as fatigue.

The global rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria necessitates the development of new antimicrobials and faster diagnostic tools. Conventional antimicrobial susceptibility testing is slow, relying on culture-based methods that delay effective treatment, often with fatal consequences in severe infections. In this study, we evaluate flow cytometry as a rapid, culture-minimal method to assess bacteria…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-51630-8 Diagnostic performance of stimulated plasma interferon-gamma inducible protein 10 (IP-10) for diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection in healthcare workers