Protein Found in Blood Might Help Detect Lung Cancer Sooner
Preliminary finding focused on non-small cell lung cancer, Chinese researchers say Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood 'Marker' May Predict Diabetes Risk in Older Women
Study found lower levels of the protein in women with lifestyle factors linked to type 2 disease Source: HealthDay
View ArticleParkinson's Patients at Genetic Risk for Dementia Might Be Identified Sooner
Levels of specific kinds of fat tied to mutation can be measured in blood, study finds Source: HealthDay
View ArticleHow a Routine Pap Smear Ends Up Costing $1,000
Family physician investigated how some of her patients received big bills for common tests Source: HealthDay
View ArticleDon't Routinely Test for Kidney Disease in Those without Symptoms: Experts
There isn't enough evidence to justify widespread screening, American College of Physicians says Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise in Early Trial
But the screen is meant only for people already at high risk for the deadly illness, experts say Source: HealthDay
View ArticleHormone Levels May Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Higher blood concentrations of testosterone, estrogens seem tied to higher odds for the disease Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test Shows Promise in Gauging Risk for Pregnancy Complication
It measures levels of a protein tied to spikes in blood pressure known as preeclampsia Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test May Have Power to Predict Alzheimer's
Scientists who tested seniors say the results detected almost all of those who would develop problems Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test Might Help Spot, Monitor Concussions
Study found levels of a protein linked with brain damage spiked right after injury, dropped with recovery Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test Shows Promise for Gauging Heart Attack Risk After Chest Pain
More study is needed, but the screening method measures levels of a chemical signal tied to heart damage Source: HealthDay
View ArticleHelping Doctors Spot Who's Not Taking Their Blood Pressure Meds
Simple urine screening could prevent unnecessary procedures, study says Source: HealthDay
View ArticleMost Docs Believe Patients Get Too Many Medical Tests
But, half of physicians have ordered unneeded tests for pushy patients, survey found Source: HealthDay
View ArticleCould a Blood Test Predict Breast Cancer's Return?
Study suggests routine sample might provide information critical to treatment Source: HealthDay
View ArticleUrine Test May Help Spot Dangerous Blood Clots
More accurate, less invasive than current screening, researchers contend Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
Other research cites advances in treatment of this deadly disease Source: HealthDay
View ArticleNew Blood Test May Help Detect Heart Transplant Rejection
It might one day spare patients from invasive biopsies, study says Source: HealthDay
View ArticleBlood Test Might Help Predict Survival with Lou Gehrig's Disease
Study findings may also help researchers test new ALS drugs, researchers suggest Source: HealthDay
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