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News • Neural network-based assessment

AI calculates biological heart age, cardiovascular risk, from ECG data

By using AI to analyse ECG data, researchers created an algorithm to predict the biological age of the heart. This could be used to identify those most at risk of cardiovascular events and mortality.

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News • Actionable genetic variants

Look into "Viking Genes" shows benefits of personalised health insights

A research project investigating the genetics and health of volunteers from the Hebrides, Shetland or Orkney shows how distinct genetic populations can benefit from tailored screening programmes.

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News • Behavioural intervention study

Want to boost bowel cancer screening response? Add a deadline

Screening for colorectal cancer has proven effective for reducing mortality, but response rates are lacking. A new study finds that putting on the pressure can provide the necessary encouragement.

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Article • Detection of neurodegenerative condition

Developing blood biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), although prescription drug-based treatments that can slow AD progression in some patients are starting to enter clinical use. Biomarkers,…

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Article • Promising, but in need of further validation

Implementation challenges of blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Blood-based biomarker (BBB) tests may represent the best weapon to combat the soaring rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) throughout the world. Existing clinically validated tests are currently…

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News • AI analsis for early detection

Diabetes: eyes as a window to kidney health

A new AI-based approach can predict whether people with type 2 diabetes are likely to develop chronic kidney disease years before symptoms arise, allowing for earlier intervention and treatment.

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