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Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is a major challenge in dermatology. Now, with researchers from Université de Montréal, scientists at Université du Québec's Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) have developed a promising solution.

BackgroundRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). rTMS has a favorable safety profile, however, headaches are a common side effect. It is unclear which patients may be at greatest risk for headache, which device parameters might be associated with headache, and whether occurrence of headaches during rTMS a…

Doctors Still Struggle to Diagnose a Condition That Kills More Americans Than Stroke https://www.theatlantic.com/health/...telligence-diagnosing-early-detection/671755/ Each year in the United States, sepsis kills more than a quarter million ... Read more

BackgroundKawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis predominantly affecting children under 5 years of age. Its pathogenesis remains incompletely understood, and the lack of specific diagnostic biomarkers during the acute phase poses substantial challenges to clinical diagnosis. Such diagnostic uncertainty often results in missed or delayed cases, leading to lost therapeutic opportunit…

This study evaluated broth microdilution (BMD) and fluorescence PCR melting curve analysis (MeltPro MTB/PZA, targeting pncA mutations) for detecting pyrazinamide (PZA) resistance-associated mutations in rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB). PZA susceptibility was assessed in RR-TB isolates from patients at TB prevention and control institutions and at designated hospitals in Beijing. Whole-g…

Scientists in South Africa are exploring a surprising new way to detect one of the world’s deadliest cancers: saliva. Researchers at the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience at Wits University believe that bacteria living in the mouth may provide important clues about esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, a dangerous form of cancer that affects the […] The post Simple Saliva Test May H…

Research team at Macau University of Science and Technology is developing AI-driven early-warning systems that detect weak disease signals earlier, speed up cancer diagnosis, and support more precise treatment decisions across cancer, aging, vision, and women's health.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55116-5 A dynamic nomogram for predicting the need for invasive interventions in patients with tubo-ovarian abscess

IntroductionThis study compared the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic cervical cerclage (LAC) and transvaginal cervical cerclage (TVC) in treating cervical insufficiency (CI) patients after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis for intrauterine adhesions (IUA).MethodsA total of 170 eligible patients (66 in the LAC group, 104 in the TVC group) admitted from Jan 2018 to Jan 2024 were retrospectively analyzed,…

Scientists have developed a new urine test that could make life much easier for men living with low-risk prostate cancer. According to a new study, the test may help many patients avoid painful and invasive prostate biopsies while still allowing doctors to find cancers that become more dangerous over time. The research was published in […] The post Simple urine test may change the future of prost…

RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide after dispensing the wrong drug to a patient. She now gives speeches about hospital safety in an era of automation and artificial intelligence.

American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Published online: 23 May 2026; doi:10.3844/ajptsp.2026.16.20 Rhabdomyolysis from alcohol is established, but combined binge intake, minor trauma, and vomiting-induced hyponatremia is a complex clinical scenario. Case study: This case report describes a young ma...

Scientists in Germany have developed a new blood test that may help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease long before patients begin showing symptoms. Researchers believe this breakthrough could completely change how these serious brain diseases are diagnosed and treated in the future. The research was led by Professor Klaus Gerwert from Ruhr University […] The post New Blood…

Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United Kingdom. Because early detection is often linked to better treatment outcomes, many men choose to have a blood test called the prostate specific antigen test, or PSA test, to check for possible signs of the disease. But a large new study from the […] The post Too Many Men May Be Getting Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Tests appea…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 23 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-53682-2 Diabetes and the risk of delayed union or non-union of fractures: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis