Health
Urine tests not reliable for dehydration in older adults
Urine tests should not be used to measure dehydration among the elderly – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
May 23, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
New research detects kidney cancer
New research shows the possibility to detect kidney cancer with a simple blood or urine test. This paves the way for screening, and might help to determine which treatment works. The study is now published in Cell Reports.
May 16, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Research holds promise for Alzheimer's diagnostic blood test
University of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new marker that could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease—and all that might be required is a simple blood test.
Apr 5, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Microfiber pad to improve diagnostics and treatment of urinary tract infection in infants and elderly patients
Urinary Tract Infection is a common medical condition affecting between 8 and 10 million individuals in the United States every year. The infection is difficult to diagnose in infants and elderly patients, as the symptoms ...
Jan 14, 2016
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Immunology
In-house test kits help motivate parents to reduce allergens in their homes
In-home test kits, coupled with patient education, help parents reduce allergen levels in their homes, according to scientists from the National Institutes of Health. The researchers found that parents may become more motivated ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover 'highly effective' new biomarker for lung cancer
Survival rates for patients with lung cancer increase dramatically the earlier the disease is diagnosed, underscoring the need for effective biomarkers that can be used for detection. Now, scientists at The Wistar Institute ...
Jun 3, 2015
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Medical research
New urine test could reduce need for blood samples
If you've been to the doctor, you probably know what to do when you're handed a plastic cup and shown to the bathroom.
May 26, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify methylated DNA markers—noninvasive cancer screen
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has succeeded in identifying the source of cancer in patients' gastrointestinal tracts by analyzing DNA markers from tumors. The results open the possibility that doctors could one day be ...
Apr 21, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
High sugar consumption linked to obesity, research finds
People who eat more sugar are much more likely to be obese than those who eat less, according to a landmark finding by University of Reading scientists.
Mar 17, 2015
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Medications
Researchers develop first validated method of detecting drugs of abuse in exhaled breath
Drug testing is most commonly performed using urine samples. The methodology and regulations for reliable urine testing are well developed and can be considered the current gold standard for drug testing. However, one problem ...
Mar 6, 2015
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