biomarkers

  • IIT Bombay Discovers Biomarkers for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Breakthrough in Personalized Treatment

    IIT Bombay Discovers Biomarkers for Early Detection of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Breakthrough in Personalized Treatment

    Nov 04, 2025 11:10 pm CST

    Researchers from IIT Bombay have identified specific blood biomarkers that can detect early signs of kidney disease in diabetic patients, potentially revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment approaches. The study found 26 metabolites differentiating diabetic patients from healthy individuals and revealed distinct metabolic subgroups among patients. This breakthrough could lead to personalized treatment strategies in India, where 101 million adults have diabetes and one-third develop kidney complications.

  • New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer

    New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease

    Sep 20, 2025 03:56 pm CST

    After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.