Groundbreaking new device can detect and analyze cancer cells from blood samples
The Static Droplet Microfluidic device is able to rapidly detect circulating tumour cells that have broken away from a primary tumour.
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 3
Groundbreaking blood test can detect prostate cancer, study finds
Investigators have developed a new nanotechnology-based test that can detect and profile prostate cancers—even in microscopic amounts.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 31
Game-changing new test can detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis
Researchers have established a blood-based test that can predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 1
Novel blood test provides early detection for Alzheimers Disease
Researchers from UPitt developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 16, 2022
Breakthrough early detection blood test, can detect over 50 types of cancer
Test is proficient in detecting and classifying cell-free DNA, or tumor byproducts deposited in the bloodstream of a person with cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
AI-driven blood test detects over 80% of liver cancers, study finds
Researchers successfully detect lung cancer in more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2022
Breakthrough technology measures glucose levels without drawing blood
This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic (EM)-wave-based glucose sensor.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 14, 2022
Groundbreaking blood test can identify over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 14, 2022
Scientists can now detect 50 types of cancer from a single blood test
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 9, 2022
New innovation detects Alzheimer’s disease in the blood
Researchers have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid β in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, from biomarkers.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2022
Highly sensitive blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Early blood tests can predict death and severe disability
Blood tests taken the day of a traumatic brain injury can predict which patients are likely to die or survive with severe disability.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 19, 2022
Single blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer, study finds
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 12, 2022
New smartphone clip-on can detect Zika virus in blood samples
Researchers have developed an instrument that can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in a single droplet of blood.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 21, 2022
With just a tablespoon of blood, researchers aim to transform cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient’s cancer make-up, improving outcomes.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 20, 2022
One blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
Simple blood test may allow for early cancer detection
The current gold standard in cancer diagnostics are biopsies from suspect tissue, which are examined using histology.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 3, 2022
World-first: A biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
It is hoped that being able to diagnose the disease faster will also lead to the development of new treatment methods for aging societies.
Joseph Shavit
- May 19, 2022
Small biosensor accurately detects prostate cancer and spotlights next gen point-of-care devices
Point-of-care devices, which are small automated instruments, are capable of performing diagnostics in decentralized locations
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
New smartphone app accurately tests how well blood clots
Blood clots in patients with medical issues, such as mechanical heart valves or other heart conditions, can lead to a stroke or heart attack
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