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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

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.

Mar 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian tennis coach receives doping ban after admitting to blood transfusions

Australian coach Marinko Matosevic has been banned for four years after admitting to multiple doping violations, including blood transfusions and providing advice on evading drug tests.

Mar 16 • 20:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After blood tests - urgent trip to the hospital for Erika: the disease hit swiftly

22-year-old Erika Gabriūnaitė from Klaipėda is living in fear as a dangerous illness has significantly impacted her life, making even simple infections life-threatening for her.

Mar 15 • 18:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nuked Blood: New files show UK government helped cover up horror nuclear troop tests

Newly revealed documents indicate that the UK government, including the Atomic Weapons Establishment and the Ministry of Defence, systematically covered up the harmful effects of radiation exposure on servicemen involved in nuclear tests.

Mar 14 • 20:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Annual control of creatinine and albumin in blood and urine tests, among the 10 recommendations to prevent kidney diseases

The article discusses the importance of annual health checks, especially for creatinine and albumin levels, to prevent kidney diseases, as illustrated by the experience of a patient diagnosed with chronic kidney failure.

Mar 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Animal Protection and Welfare Sub-Secretariat starts dog census in Tupã

The Animal Protection and Welfare Sub-Secretariat in Tupã has initiated a dog census that includes blood sampling for leishmaniasis tests to combat the spread of disease.

Mar 13 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UBS in Nova Odessa hold health fair for blood glucose tests, Pap smears, vaccinations, and STI tests; see dates and locations

UBS units in Nova Odessa are organizing health fairs in March that include preventive exams, vaccinations, and rapid tests for STIs.

Mar 13 • 20:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Spring Fatigue: Family Doctor Identifies 5 Tests to Determine Causes

A family doctor in Lithuania suggests five blood tests to identify the causes of spring fatigue, particularly following the winter months.

Mar 6 • 07:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Health Signals to Check Again, Confirmatory Testing

The article explains the confirmatory health testing system in South Korea, which allows citizens suspected of conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes to undergo additional tests at no cost under certain conditions.

Mar 4 • 23:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Future Predictions of Alzheimer's Symptoms May Be Possible with Blood Tests

Researchers have developed a blood test that could predict not only the development of Alzheimer's disease but also when symptoms may appear.

Feb 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Leaders at hospital department: We stick patients again and again for the sake of the IT system

Health leaders criticize the inefficiency of IT systems, causing unnecessary repeat blood tests for patients.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They said which blood tests are worth doing without experiencing any symptoms

A pharmacist discusses the growing trend of people taking blood tests proactively even when they do not feel any health issues.

Feb 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Is cancer back? Blood tests may soon provide the answer

A new pilot project aims to simplify cancer follow-ups through blood tests that can detect circulating tumor DNA, offering patients a non-invasive alternative to traditional monitoring methods.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why doctors insist on the importance of fasting for blood tests

Doctors emphasize fasting before blood tests to ensure accurate health assessments by avoiding skewed results from recent food intake.

Feb 8 • 01:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Mass poisoning in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Extreme levels of lead found in citizens, including a poisoned small child

A serious health crisis related to heavy metal contamination is escalating in Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with alarming lead levels found in the blood of residents and recent tests indicating a widespread issue affecting more people.

Feb 6 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

A menstrual blood test allows the detection of the human papillomavirus

A new menstrual blood test has been developed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to cervical cancer, helping to improve screening for women who may avoid traditional tests due to discomfort or stigma.

Feb 6 • 01:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Track and Field World Record Holder Caught Doping – Punishment Imposed

Kenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech has received a four-year competition ban for doping violations, suspected of blood doping after irregularities in his blood tests were detected.

Feb 5 • 21:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A revolutionary method that could soon detect signs of cancer early

New research suggests that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could offer a precise and practical screening method, addressing low participation rates in conventional tests.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

SURPRISING DISCOVERY: 85 percent of diabetes warning signs are not shown in blood tests

Researchers are starting to understand why type 2 diabetes is such a complex disease, with a recent widespread international study identifying hundreds of genes and proteins associated with its development, revealing that many important signals would go unnoticed if only blood tests were examined.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ask for this NHS blood test if you feel 'tired and forgetful' all the time

An NHS surgeon advises individuals experiencing unexplained tiredness and forgetfulness to request specific blood tests from their GP to identify potential health issues early.

Feb 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"We vomited blood, we couldn't move." Did Americans use a secret super weapon?

Witnesses reported an 'acoustic wave' used against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, sparking speculation about secret weapons that affect the human body, coinciding with news of Pentagon tests related to the so-called Havana syndrome.

Jan 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pharmacies, from blood tests to cancer tests, here’s what changes

Italian pharmacies will now offer a wider range of services including various tests for health issues such as cancer detection, beyond just prescription purchases.

Jan 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test

The article discusses the increasing popularity and accessibility of self-serve blood testing services, highlighting their impact on personal healthcare.

Jan 8 • 16:12 UTC

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