The future of cancer detection could be just a blood test away, say scientists
The prospect of diagnosing cancer through painless methods—such as a simple AI-assisted blood or urine test that detects…
Preventive health disruptor hits $2.5 billion valuation
Function lands $298m to expand into ‘medical intelligence’ by analyzing data from blood tests and body scans with…
WHOOP adds free lab test uploads for all users
Any member can now combine blood biomarkers with metrics from wearables to create a ‘feedback loop’ between clinical…
Protein linked to cancer plays key role in wound healing
When doctors detect elevated levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can signal that something is seriously…
Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)),…
Blood test breakthrough could transform ALS detection and care
A new study may finally change how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is diagnosed. Scientists from UCLA Health and…
Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
Two-step blood and scan strategy delivers near-perfect accuracy for early Alzheimer signs
A simple blood test for p-tau217, when combined with confirmatory brain scans or CSF analysis, could transform early…
Researchers develop a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a digital cognitive test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease that is…
UCL launches landmark trial of Alzheimer’s blood test
A major UCL-led clinical trial, aiming to transform the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test,…
Blood-based biomarkers reveal barriers to diversity in Alzheimer’s disease trials
Some of the populations with the highest risk for Alzheimer’s disease remain greatly underrepresented in clinical trials-and a…