Biomarker Technology
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A Biomarker Technology is a diagnostic and monitoring tool that identifies and measures biological indicators to assess health conditions and disease states.
- AKA: Biological Indicator Technology.
- Context:
- It can (typically) detect biomarkers such as proteins, genes, and metabolites.
- It can (typically) be used in personalized medicine to tailor treatments based on individual biomarker profiles.
- It can (often) be used in clinical diagnostics to identify diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases.
- It can range from simple blood tests to advanced genetic sequencing techniques.
- It can be integrated into drug development processes to evaluate the efficacy and safety of new treatments.
- It can (often) involve the use of biosensors, immunoassays, and mass spectrometry.
- It can provide insights into disease progression, prognosis, and patient response to therapy.
- It can be employed in both research and clinical settings.
- It can also include Behavioral Biomarker Technology, which uses behavioral data to assess health conditions.
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- Example(s):
- a genetic test that identifies mutations associated with increased cancer risk.
- a protein-based assay that measures cardiac biomarkers to diagnose heart attacks.
- a behavioral monitoring system that uses smartphone data to detect changes in user behavior indicative of mental health conditions.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Imaging Technologies, such as MRI or CT scans, which visualize anatomical structures rather than measuring biological markers.
- Traditional Diagnostic Methods, which do not rely on specific biomarkers for disease identification.
- See: Genetic Sequencing, Personalized Medicine, Clinical Diagnostics, Drug Development, Behavioral Biomarker Technology