Studies by a Purdue University-led team have revealed a potential marker for prostate cancer that could be the starting point for less invasive testing and improved diagnosis of the disease...
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August 3, 2010
June 15, 2010
Duchenne: Key to a Genuine Smile?
Experiments cast doubt on the classic marker of a genuine smile.» You can also follow PsyBlog on Twitter and Facebook.
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February 5, 2010
In Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder, Life Is Not Black And White
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect tens of millions of individuals around the world. These disorders have a typical onset in the early twenties and in most cases have a chronic or recurring course. Neither disorder has an objective biological marker than can be used to make diagnoses or to guide treatment...
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December 15, 2009
October 30, 2009
Spontaneous panic attack caught on brain imaging scan
Researchers from Germany, Scotland and Switzerland have notched up a brain imaging first by capturing a participant in the full throes of a spontaneous panic attack, whilst also having a concurrent recording of her heart rate. Kai Spiegelhalder and colleagues were able to use the woman's elevated heart rate to provide an objective marker for the course of her panic attack. The 59-year-old was unm
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August 6, 2009
Holding Breath For Several Minutes Elevates Marker For Brain Damage
Divers who held their breath for several minutes had elevated levels of a protein that can signal brain damage, according to a new study from the Journal of Applied Physiology. However, the appearance of the protein, S100B, was transient and leaves open the question of whether lengthy apnea (breath-holding) can damage the brain over the long term.
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June 16, 2009
Marker in blood may explain susceptibility to interstitial cystitis (News-Medical-Net)
A marker in the blood of both cats and humans that was identified in a recent study might signal both species' susceptibility for a painful bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis, a condition that is often difficult to diagnose.
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