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New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson's disease
Jerusalem, April 12: Israeli researchers have developed a new RNA-based blood test for detecting Parkinson's disease long before symptoms emerge.
US researchers develop simple blood test to predict preeclampsia during pregnancy
New Delhi, April 8: A team of US researchers has developed a simple blood test that can predict preeclampsia -- a serious pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure.
New highly accurate blood test to measure progress of Alzheimer's
New Delhi, March 31: US researchers have developed a new blood test that not only aids in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease but also indicates how far it has progressed.
Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia: Study
Quebec, March 12: A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
New blood test capable of detecting pregnancy health complications earlier
Sydney, Feb 27: A team of Australian scientists has developed a new blood test that is capable of detecting health complications early in pregnancy.
New blood test to help detect risk of 30 age-related diseases
New Delhi, Feb 26: A team of international researchers has developed a new blood test that could predict the risk of about 30 age-related conditions like lung cancer and heart disease that can appear decades later.
A simple blood test may detect risk of preterm delivery in expectant mothers
New Delhi, Feb 20: A team of US and Canadian researchers has found that a simple blood test can help determine which mothers are more likely to deliver a baby preterm, an advance that may lead to the development of a universal screening strategy to prevent preterm births that can both cause harm to the mother and the baby.
Researchers identify new type of blood test to identify children at risk of diabetes
London, February 16: King's College London researchers have discovered a novel link between lipids and disorders affecting children's metabolism. This finding may provide an early warning system for ailments, including liver disease.
A blood test could improve Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
New Delhi, Feb 16: A new blood test may have the potential to transform Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, patient care, early interventions and more targeted treatments, say researchers.
Study shows tumour DNA in blood can predict lung cancer outcome
New Delhi, Jan 13: A team of British scientists has found that a blood test used to detect circulating tumour DNA can predict the outcome of lung cancer.