Emerging therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

T Markati, M Oskoui, MA Farrar, T Duong… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked disease caused by the absence of functional
dystrophin in the muscle cells. Major advances have led to the development of gene …

Ethical issues when using digital biomarkers and artificial intelligence for the early detection of dementia

E Ford, R Milne, K Curlewis - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Dementia poses a growing challenge for health services but remains stigmatized and under‐
recognized. Digital technologies to aid the earlier detection of dementia are approaching …

[HTML][HTML] Screening for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-when, who and how?

CG Dietrich, M Rau, A Geier - World journal of gastroenterology, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming a frequent liver disease, especially in
patients with metabolic syndrome and especially in Western countries. Complications of …

[HTML][HTML] Towards next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based newborn screening: A technical study to prepare for the challenges ahead

A Veldman, MBG Kiewiet, MR Heiner-Fokkema… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
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Screening: A Technical Study to Prepare for the Challenges Ahead Next Article in Journal …

Developing a pan-European technical standard for a comprehensive high-quality lung cancer computed tomography screening programme: an ERS technical …

DR Baldwin, EL O'Dowd, I Tietzova… - European …, 2023 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background Screening for lung cancer with low radiation dose computed tomography
(LDCT) has a strong evidence base. The European Council adopted a recommendation in …

Diagnostic tool or screening programme? Asymptomatic testing for SARS-CoV-2 needs clear goals and protocols

JP Skittrall, MD Fortune, H Jalal, H Zhang… - The Lancet Regional …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Countries' increases in testing capacity during the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic,
coupled with reductions in case numbers between waves, have resulted in shifts from …

A delphi survey study to formulate statements on the treatability of inherited metabolic disorders to decide on eligibility for newborn screening

A Veldman, MBG Kiewiet, D Westra, AM Bosch… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Wilson and Jungner (W&J) and Andermann criteria are meant to help select diseases
eligible for population-based screening. With the introduction of next-generation sequencing …

Prospects for expansion of universal newborn screening in Bulgaria: a survey among medical professionals

G Iskrov, V Angelova, B Bochev, V Valchinova… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Determining the scope of a newborn screening program is a challenging health policy issue.
Our study aimed to explore the attitudes of specialists in pediatrics, neonatology, medical …

Targeted screening in the UK: A narrow concept with broad application

A Bobrowska, M Murton, F Seedat… - The Lancet Regional …, 2022 - thelancet.com
A recent report on screening in the UK proposed that the responsibility for recommendations
on population and targeted screening programmes should be held by one new integrated …

[HTML][HTML] Data-driven sudden cardiac arrest research in Europe: Experts' perspectives on ethical challenges and governance strategies

MAR Bak, JCH Vroonland, MT Blom, D Damjanovic… - Resuscitation plus, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Observational studies using large-scale databases and biobanks help improve
prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) but the lack of guidance on data …