Oncology & Cancer

Liquid biopsy faster than tissue biopsy, improves time to treat

A pilot study comparing the effects of a liquid biopsy with tissue-based test showed that liquid biopsy turn-around time for results was approximately 10 days faster than the tissue biopsy, according to research presented ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Britain finally launches virus app in England and Wales

The British government on Thursday finally launches its troubled smartphone app to help track the coronavirus in England and Wales—four months behind schedule and with cases once again surging.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression risk detected by measuring heart rate changes

For the first time doctors have shown that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not someone is depressed. In practical terms, this may give clinicians an objective "early warning" of potential ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Thailand hits 100 days with no local virus transmissions

Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday congratulated the nation for having achieved 100 days without a confirmed locally transmitted case of the coronavirus, even as security along the border with Myanmar is being stepped ...

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