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Blood test spots which people with Alzheimer’s will benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
A blood test can tell which people may benefit most from anti-amyloid drugs — which could ease costs and prevent individuals from unneeded medicines, according to a new study published Dec. 4 in JAMA...
Pulse oximeters may be inaccurate in patients with darker skin, CDC cautions
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 18, 2021
Uncertainty about device efficacy highlights the importance of assessing symptoms beyond blood oxygen levels when treating COVID-19 patients, the agency says.
There will be blood
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 25, 2012
I knew I was a hopelessly timid Canadian when the armed phlebotomist approached with his hands trembling and needle drawn — and I didn’t think to protest. No hand raised in the international symbol...