The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...
In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...
Not so long ago, a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease seemed a pipe dream. Now, after years of study, the field is awash with sensitive assays that signal the proteopathic culprits Aβ and tau ...
A new blood test from Quest Diagnostics has Alzheimer's experts concerned. The Quest AD-Detect test, which consumers can now purchase from home without visiting a doctor first, measures amyloid-beta ...
Sometimes it may feel like almost every visit to the doctor includes a dreaded blood draw. Blood tests can reveal a lot about the state of your health. But whether you should get a specific test (and ...
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX: PIQ) has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed Australian clinical ...
A San Diego company has earned FDA clearance for a device that could make blood testing easier. Truvian Health’s device, TruVerus, uses a small amount of blood to return routine tests quickly. The ...
The MCED test shows similar performance in cancer survivors and the general population, with a PPV of 50% and high ...
A simple pinprick blood test is emerging as a potential game-changer, capable of detecting disease signs up to a decade before symptoms appear. By analyzing hundreds of molecules, researchers are ...
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