Articles tagged with Blood Diseases
A study using polymerase chain reaction detects MRD in long-term CML survivors, finding that approximately 25% of patients had evidence of disease at some time after transplant. The team aims to identify patients who appear cured but may still harbor disease and benefit from early therapeutic intervention.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified a unique molecular defect responsible for polycythemia vera, a blood disorder that can be difficult to diagnose. The finding may lead to the development of a definitive test for the condition, which could potentially increase patient lifespan.
Researchers have developed a genetic test that can identify children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tic disorders associated with strep throat infections. The blood test detects the D8/17 genetic marker in 85% of children with strep-associated OCD and tics, and 89% of those with Sydenham's chorea.
Researchers developed a new technique to measure electrical impulses in the trigeminal nerve, a major nerve in the jaw. The technique accurately measured the nerve's electrical impulses, helping researchers determine normal levels for electrical activity in these branches.