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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

Blood tests for dementia trials in the UK aim to speed up diagnosis for early stages.
These tests could revolutionize diagnosis and potentially increase accessibility to Alzheimer's drugs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Health

A Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Colon Cancer Detection

Early detection of colon cancer can prevent many deaths; screening rates are low due to unpleasant methods. Blood tests may offer a simpler screening option in the future. [ more ]
Inverse
2 months ago
Health

A Toxicologist Reveals A Simple Trick To Interpreting Your Own Bloodwork

Blood tests measure biomarkers that can provide information about various aspects of your health.
Reference ranges for blood tests are determined by analyzing tests from a large number of healthy individuals. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's if they're accurate enough. Not all are

New blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer's disease without brain scans or spinal taps.
Blood tests can quickly identify patients who could benefit from new drugs that remove amyloid from the brain. [ more ]
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