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August 5, 2024

AI fast-tracks dementia diagnoses by tapping into ‘hidden information’ in brain waves

By pairing AI and EEG tests, the team at the Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program was able to identify specific types of dementia sooner than they would have with human analysis.

August 3, 2024

Dave Portnoy reveals his colonoscopy experience to the world: ‘You gotta do it’

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is sharing his cancer prevention journey with the world. Portnoy, 47, had a colonoscopy on July 31 and documented the experience on social media for his fans.

July 31, 2024

FDA approves new blood test for colon cancer screening: ‘Early detection is critical’

The FDA has approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer. Shield, made by Guardant Health, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the disease.

July 31, 2024

OneBlood issues urgent call to blood donors after cyber attack

Nonprofit blood donation service OneBlood issued an urgent call for donors after a ransomware attack reduced its capacity in the southeastern United States.

July 29, 2024

Alzheimer’s blood test detects disease with 90% accuracy in routine doctors’ appointments: study

A blood test has been shown to detect Alzheimer’s disease in health care settings with up to 90% accuracy, as researchers presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

July 21, 2024

Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study

A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians. Experts weigh in on the findings.

July 16, 2024

Amid concerns about Biden’s mental acuity, experts reveal how cognitive tests work and what they reveal

On the heels of President Joe Biden's lackluster debate, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with leading neurologists to determine how cognitive tests work, as well as what they can and can’t identify.

July 9, 2024

Stiff person syndrome patients share what it’s like to live with the rare disease

Two people who are living with stiff person syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms — shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital what their experience has been like.

July 6, 2024

Men with spinal cord injuries become fathers thanks to rare fertility treatment at Miami clinic

A program at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is making big moves in treating infertility in men with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Emad Ibrahim shared the rare procedures and new research.

June 17, 2024

Alzheimer’s blood test achieves faster diagnoses, high accuracy at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has announced a new, non-invasive blood test that detects a protein in the brain that signals Alzheimer’s. Doctors discuss how it offers a convenient, less invasive diagnostic alternative.