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Deep Learning Framework Uses T-Cell Analysis for Early Cancer Detection
The computational method, reported in Science Translational Medicine, enables the de novo prediction of cancer-associated T-cell receptors for cancer detection.
Screening of Blood Donors Could Identify People With Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The researchers said such a screening approach could capture younger individuals who don't regularly visit medical professionals.
New Data Underscores Volatility of Variant Classification, Highlights Need for Regular Reanalysis
A review of Myriad Genetics' results over 10 years revealed that a significant proportion of variant calls were reclassified at some point.
New Cardiac Troponin Test May More Quickly Identify Heart Attacks in ER Patients
A high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T assay ruled out myocardial infarction in about 55 percent of patients within an hour, according to a new study.
Combining Ultrasound With Blood Test Improves Early Liver Cancer Detection, Analysis Shows
A meta-analysis concluded that combining a biomarker blood test with ultrasound increased the detection of early-stage liver cancer by as much as 40 percent.