blood test
Coverage of blood test in the Nexus archive.
- A new blood test can help detect colon cancer, but it’s not as good as the test you hate to take
A new blood test can help detect colon cancer but is less effective than colonoscopy. Approximately 50 million Americans are not getting screened for colon cancer during a period of rising colon-cancer rates.
- NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers
The NHS is conducting a trial called the Galleri Trial for a blood test that offers genuine hope for people with some cancers.
- Blood test could detect Alzheimer's signs 'decades before symptoms appear'
A blood test may be able to detect signs of Alzheimer's decades before symptoms appear, according to the article. The development could enable earlier intervention for the disease.
- Blood test added to screening guidelines for colorectal cancers for first time
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include a first-ever blood test as a new option. Adults are still advised to undergo colonoscopy tests every 10 years starting at age 45 and ending at 75.
- New blood test is added an an option for colorectal cancer screenings
A new blood test for colorectal cancer has been added to the American Cancer Society's recommended screenings. It serves as an alternative to colonoscopies, aiming to increase screening rates among people who might not otherwise get tested.
- Sober woman says she was pulled over by Arizona police then charged with DUI for blood-boiling reason
A sober woman in Arizona claims she was stopped by police and charged with DUI due to a controversial reason related to her blood. The incident has sparked debate over law enforcement practices and DUI testing procedures.
- A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
A routine blood test measuring inflammation-related neutrophil levels may identify Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear. Higher neutrophil levels, part of the immune response, are linked to increased dementia risk, suggesting immune cells could contribute to disease progression.