Blood tests
At hospitals around the country, patients undergoing elective surgery are often subjected to a plethora of tests and scans, even if the results will not change the course of their treatment. This wasteful testing can consume valuable time, cause unnecessary hassle, and incur significant costs. However, a new study led
Blood tests
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a debilitating long-term illness affecting millions worldwide, including over 400,000 sufferers in the UK. The condition is poorly understood and has long lacked reliable diagnostic tools. However, a new high-accuracy blood test developed by scientists at the University
Antigens
Researchers from Imperial College London have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against malaria, developing a new diagnostic tool that can detect individuals who are capable of transmitting the disease to mosquitoes. According to the researchers, only sexual parasite forms, called gametocytes, which activate into gametes upon mosquito uptake
Cancer
A pioneering Galleri blood test has shown remarkable promise in detecting over 50 types of cancer in their early stages, with a significant portion of cases identified before symptoms even appear. The test, designed to pinpoint the organ or tissue of origin in cancer cases, has achieved an impressive accuracy
Cancer
A groundbreaking DNA-based blood test, Galleri, has been revealed to have a remarkable accuracy rate of detecting over 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. Developed by Grail, a US-based biotech company, and currently being evaluated by the UK's National Health Service (NHS), this test has the potential
Cancer
Research on multi-cancer detection (MCED) blood tests has significant implications for the implementation of these screenings in the future. The studies highlight the crucial role that patient expectations play in emotional, cognitive, and social responses to potential cancer diagnoses. A recent study from Queen Mary University of London has shed
Cancer
A groundbreaking study on the Galleri test, a universal blood test for cancer, has yielded impressive results, showing a 62% accuracy in identifying individuals with cancer. The test, which is being trialled in the NHS, can detect over 50 types of cancer, often before symptoms appear. The Pathfinder 2 study,
Cancer
As I discovered eight years ago with my own CT scan, these medical imaging procedures can come with a hidden cost - the potential for cancer induction due to radiation exposure. A landmark study in JAMA Internal Medicine, published in 2023, has shed light on the alarming risks associated with
Bipolar disorder
Laguna Diagnostics, LLC, a pioneer in blood-based diagnostics for mental health, has been awarded its second U.S. patent for its breakthrough rapid blood tests that accurately diagnose and differentiate schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The patented method represents the only rapid blood tests capable of diagnosing SZ or BD from
Machine learning
Researchers from China Medical University have made significant breakthroughs in the early detection and prevention of neonatal jaundice, a condition affecting millions of newborns globally. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and smartphone technology, the team created a non-invasive and accessible tool for quantifying jaundice severity. This innovative approach has the
Machine learning
Ovarian cancer, a leading cause of gynecological cancer deaths worldwide, has been a challenging disease to diagnose due to its often-late detection. However, a recent development in the medical research community offers new hope. A simple blood test, trialled by UK and US researchers, has shown promising results in detecting
Machine learning
Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can accurately detect ovarian cancer in its early stages, potentially improving care and outcomes for women with the disease. The test uses machine learning to recognize patterns in blood markers that are shed by cancer cells and has shown high accuracy in
