Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A 20-minute assay for COVID-19 diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes.
Aug 13, 2020
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News tagged with medical tests
Oncology & Cancer
To help prevent colon cancer, 'listen to your gut'
(HealthDay)—Sometimes following up on a gut feeling can make the difference between life and death, especially for people with colon cancer, researchers report.
Sep 27, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study participants at risk for Alzheimer's talk about their genetic test results
If you had a family history of developing Alzheimer's disease, would you take a genetic test that would give you more information about your chances?
Dec 12, 2011
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Gastroenterology
Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's also one of the most preventable cancers due to the availability of robust screening tools. Yet nearly 40% of Americans opt out of such ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Genetics
At-home DNA tests just aren't that reliable, and the risks may outweigh the benefits
The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer test still holds value: Urologist addresses common myths about the disease
(Medical Xpress) -- Earlier this year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced recommendations that surprised the medical community: Healthy men should no longer have the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to ...
Dec 23, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Early clinical data show galeterone safe, effective against prostate cancer
Patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer had limited side effects and in many cases a drop in prostate-specific antigen expression with galeterone (TOK-001), a small-molecule oral drug, according to phase I data ...
Apr 1, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High doses of saw palmetto appear safe over 18 months
(HealthDay)—Extracts of saw palmetto berry used at doses of up to 960 mg daily appear to be safe over an 18-month period, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of Urology.
Apr 29, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop new antibody test to diagnose MS
Mayo Clinic researchers have validated a new antibody test to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. are affected by MS, according ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Health informatics
AI with 'imagination' could help doctors with diagnosis, particularly for complex case
Doctors are overworked and in short supply around the globe, but they could soon be assisted by machine learning to reduce errors in primary care. AI symptom checkers are tremendously valuable in providing medical information ...
Aug 11, 2020
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