diagnosis
Biomarker discovery points to blood test for osteoarthritis
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
An algorithm developed by University of Warwick researchers can detect and differentiate between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis via biomarkers in the blood.
DNA screening kit given the go-ahead by US regulator
Posted in Science on 22nd Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
The FDA, said the 23andMe product would provide people with information about possible mutations in their genes that could be passed on to their children.
A new fifteen-minute Ebola diagnostic test approved
Posted in Medicine on 20th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
The first rapid blood test for Ebola has been approved for use by the World Health Organization.
A breath test for Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Posted in Medicine on 11th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller
Experts believe that a simple breath test could help doctors detect and diagnose Parkinson's disease.
Newer heart attack test 'could save women's lives'
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
Doctors rely on blood tests to help them judge if a patient with chest pain might be having an attack, but a normal result can mean the diagnosis is overlooked.