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US Scientists Develop Simple 4-Marker Blood Test To Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early
A new US study has identified a simple four-marker blood test that can detect pancreatic cancer with high accuracy, including in early stages. The breakthrough could improve survival by enabling timely diagnosis of this aggressive cancer.
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Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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Sharks Near Bahamas Test Positive For Cocaine And Caffeine, Study Finds
The researchers analysed blood samples from 85 sharks near Eleuthera Island, with nearly a third of them testing positive for the substances.
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Alzheimer's Detection Through Plasma Protein Changes Offer Clues To Early Diagnosis: Study
A new type of blood test that analyses the folding of amino acids rather than their amounts may detect earliest biological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.
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Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
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HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: The Overlooked Reason Behind Persistent Fatigue, Hair Fall And Body Pain
Dr Anjali Kumar explains why vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among women and how a simple blood test can help detect it.
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HIV-Positive Man Injects His Blood Into Woman For Cancelling Wedding
A 24-year-old man allegedly administered HIV-infected blood to a 22-year-old woman when her parents called off her wedding with him after he tested positive for the contagion, police said on Saturday.
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Rising CO2 Levels Are Reflected In Human Blood. Scientists Don't Know What It Means
Our findings are not suggesting people will become suddenly unwell when atmospheric CO reaches a certain level. What the data show is a signal that warrants attention.
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Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Women's Dementia Risk 25 Years Before Symptoms: Study
A new study shows blood biomarker ptau217 can predict women's dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms, offering hope for early prevention and monitoring.
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US Scientists Develop Simple 4-Marker Blood Test To Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early
A new US study has identified a simple four-marker blood test that can detect pancreatic cancer with high accuracy, including in early stages. The breakthrough could improve survival by enabling timely diagnosis of this aggressive cancer.
-
Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
-
Sharks Near Bahamas Test Positive For Cocaine And Caffeine, Study Finds
The researchers analysed blood samples from 85 sharks near Eleuthera Island, with nearly a third of them testing positive for the substances.
-
Alzheimer's Detection Through Plasma Protein Changes Offer Clues To Early Diagnosis: Study
A new type of blood test that analyses the folding of amino acids rather than their amounts may detect earliest biological signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.
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Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
-
HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
-
Vitamin D Deficiency: The Overlooked Reason Behind Persistent Fatigue, Hair Fall And Body Pain
Dr Anjali Kumar explains why vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among women and how a simple blood test can help detect it.
-
HIV-Positive Man Injects His Blood Into Woman For Cancelling Wedding
A 24-year-old man allegedly administered HIV-infected blood to a 22-year-old woman when her parents called off her wedding with him after he tested positive for the contagion, police said on Saturday.
-
Rising CO2 Levels Are Reflected In Human Blood. Scientists Don't Know What It Means
Our findings are not suggesting people will become suddenly unwell when atmospheric CO reaches a certain level. What the data show is a signal that warrants attention.
-
Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Women's Dementia Risk 25 Years Before Symptoms: Study
A new study shows blood biomarker ptau217 can predict women's dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms, offering hope for early prevention and monitoring.
