Could a blood test predict if you will suffer from Alzheimer’s?
A new class of biomarker blood tests may potentially predict the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease years or even decades before symptoms appear, with some recent studies suggesting this could be feasible with a lead time of up to 20 years.
Could a blood test predict if you will have Alzheimer?
A new type of blood test is being explored for its potential to predict Alzheimer’s disease risk years or decades before symptoms appear, following FDA approvals for similar tests for symptomatic patients.
Blood test being tested in Brazil may help detect breast cancer
A new blood test developed by Brazilian researchers aims to help in the early detection of breast cancer using biomarkers found in blood samples, bringing hope for improved patient access to information and screening in Brazil.
Lurking dementia risk exposed by breakthrough test 25 years before symptoms
A new blood test developed by researchers at the University of California San Diego can predict a woman's risk of developing dementia up to 25 years before symptoms appear, based on the presence of a biomarker protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Latvian scientists develop a new method for detecting sepsis in newborns' urine
Researchers at the Baltic Biomaterials Excellence Center are developing a needle-free method for early detection of sepsis in newborns using urine samples.
Breakthrough laser-based blood test detects cancer long before any scan could
Scientists in China have developed a groundbreaking laser-based blood test that can detect cancer markers significantly earlier than conventional scans can identify tumors.
Breatomics: how the air we exhale could anticipate diagnoses and change the way we go to the doctor
Breatomics may revolutionize medical diagnostics by analyzing exhaled air to identify diseases and monitor treatments non-invasively.
Research: A blood test can reveal early signs of Parkinson's in the blood
Scandinavian researchers have discovered a promising way to detect Parkinson's disease several years, possibly decades, before the most debilitating symptoms manifest.
New genetic markers increase the accuracy of diabetes diagnosis among Africans
A recent study conducted in Uganda reveals new biomarkers and genetic indicators that may enhance the accuracy of type 2 diabetes diagnosis for individuals of African descent, highlighting shortcomings in globally accepted diagnostic standards.
Recent Study: Plant Supplements with Beneficial Bacteria May Help Slow Prostate Cancer
A recent international study suggests that a diet enhanced with specific plant supplements and probiotics may play a crucial role in slowing the development of prostate cancer biomarkers in men with low-risk conditions.
This Supplement Suppressed Cancer Biomarkers
A researcher suggests that the mysterious increase in colorectal cancer among young people may be rooted in the microbiome of newborns, closely linked to metabolism.
Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Brain Bounces Back. A Study Demonstrates Cerebral Resilience
A study finds that not all patients with mild cognitive impairment progress to dementia, with some displaying remarkable resilience despite multiple biological risk factors and biomarker alterations.