blood test

Researchers developing ultra-sensitive blood test with potential to revolutionise diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

Researchers at the University of York are using light-based technology to develop a simple and cost-effective blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.

Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Feb, 2024
by Alex Muller

Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosis.

World-first blood test for brain cancer may increase survival rates, say experts

Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Jan, 2024
by Alex Muller

Inexpensive test can help diagnose even ‘inaccessible’ tumours earlier, speeding up treatment and improving outcomes.

Blood Test Could Help Detect Lung Cancer, Research Finds

Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Dec, 2023
by Alex Muller

A Cleveland Clinic doctor highlights research showing how two blood tests could potentially help with early detection of lung cancer.

Cancer: New blood test could catch prostate cancer early

Posted in Medicine on 10th Apr, 2023
by Alex Muller

The project will investigate specific sugars found in the bloodstream of men with prostate cancer that could be used in tests to determine a man's risk of developing the disease, and how likely it is to spread.