blood tests
Coverage of blood tests in the Nexus archive.
- No more painful biopsies? How a new blood test will transform cancer detection in Hong Kong
Hong Kong researchers are developing new blood tests to detect cancer earlier, potentially transforming screenings and diagnoses. Retired businessman Peter Wan Ying-keung's experience with a prostate cancer diagnosis via a blood test in 2013 highlights the challenges of current methods.
- More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are developing improved prostate cancer screening methods as blood tests are insufficient for most men. The trial aims to benefit more Black men.
- Alzheimer's disease could be diagnosed years before symptoms become devastating - as researchers hail TWO new breakthroughs in blood tests and brain scans
Researchers have identified two breakthroughs in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease years before severe symptoms appear, involving advancements in blood tests and brain scans. These developments offer potential for earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.
- Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults
Doctors are promoting new blood tests for colon cancer as case numbers rise among younger adults. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, with studies showing over 90% five-year survival in the US.
- AI and simple blood tests could catch lung cancer earlier
AI and simple blood tests may enable earlier detection of lung cancer, offering a potential solution to expand screening access in the United States where current methods are limited.
- Patients say they want Alzheimer’s blood tests. Doctors aren’t sure they help.
Patients express interest in Alzheimer's blood tests, but doctors remain uncertain about their clinical utility. The article highlights the dilemma of whether such tests provide actionable information for patients.