Latest Pathology News
Polygenic Risk Score Predicts Tx Response in Schizophrenia
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A polygenic risk score for schizophrenia can predict 12-week posttreatment symptom scores among patients with first-episode psychosis, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
Removing Appendix May Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The normal human appendix seems to contain pathogenic forms of α-synuclein, which may impact the risk for developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in Science Translational Medicine.
Abnormalities in Genes Linked to IRSP in Alzheimer’s Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease have abnormalities and reductions in gene expression in the parahippocampal gyri that map to genes associated with the insulin receptor signaling pathway, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in PLOS ONE.
Higher Serum Cortisol Level Linked to Lower Brain Volumes
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Higher serum cortisol level is associated with lower brain volumes and impaired memory in asymptomatic younger to middle-aged adults, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in Neurology.
Lower Vertebral Bone Mineral Density Linked to Cognitive Decline
Estrogen Hormone Treatment May Be Beneficial for Brain Fog Symptoms in Menopausal Women
Brain Abnormalities Identified in Children at Risk for Schizophrenia
Cortical Atrophy in Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease Signature Can Predict Progression to Dementia
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals
Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis