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Disease Diagnosis Kit - [10/01/08]

Summary: Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed a biosensor technology that can detect bio-markers (molecules in the body that are often a sign of disease) with the use of anti-bodies. This technology could be used in a simple test that may be able to detect conditions such as multiple sclerosis, heart disease, strokes or cancer. "We've designed simple instrumentation to make the biosensors easy to use and understand," says Dr Millner.

Comment: A method called ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay) uses blood or urine to test for disease markers and is currently the most common one used. However, this test can take up to two hours to complete and can only be used by trained medical personal. This new discovery of technology may lead to great medical advances by making it easier to diagnose and detect serious conditions.

Read article - Medical News TODAY October 1, 2008

Retinal Thinning Correlated with Brain Atrophy - [11/02/07]

Summary: A relatively inexpensive eye scan can measure retinal thinning and accurately predict brain atrophy among patients with relapsing-remitting MS.

Comment: The scan, called optical coherence tomography, costs less than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and could allow for more frequent monitoring.

Read article - Revolution Health. November 2, 2007.
Read article - Medical News Today. October 16, 2007.
Read article - WebMD. October 16, 2007.