Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...

What these buzzy new tests can and can't tell you.

Huntington's disease diagnosis is confirmed with a genetic test. A clinical history and medical evaluation are used to define symptom onset. Disease staging and surveillance for complications are ...

Milan, Italy: A new, rapid testing method will greatly help the diagnosis of rare diseases in babies and children, according to research to be presented to the annual conference of the European ...

A combination of genetic tests for a "very complex" blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to return within 18 months of treatment, a study has found. This method picks up ...

Dr. Leuchter answers the question: 'Tests To Predict Antidepressant Success?' — -- Question: Are there any tests (e.g., blood tests, genetic tests, brain scans) that can predict which ...

Using a single blood sample, multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests screen for numerous types of cancers, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Trials are underway ...

For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

Every Australian adult should be screened for a potentially deadly type of inherited cholesterol, and if the simple blood ...

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is proud to offer a convenient, affordable, and accurate genetic testing option for men and ...

Three genomic assessment centres have progressively started offering genetic testing services in Singapore. Read more at ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...