Blood Test

The PrecivityAD blood test will lower barriers to participation in a new clinical trial that aims to prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.

Fewer Black patients will be left unaware of their true kidney function status if their healthcare providers switch to a diagnostic test that doesn’t rely on a race variable, according to a new report...

All residents tested in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Senior Communities were found to have antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after full vaccination. The findings are “cautious good news,”...

Ageism linked to health problems in the elderly … Study confirms diabetes drug’s link to heart problems … Simple blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson’s … EEG identifies...

A few drops of blood is all it takes to detect diabetic vascular complications such as kidney failure. The test can detect certain cancers as well.

A blood test that helps to detect early Alzheimer’s disease is one step closer to clinical use. Its accuracy and low cost are game changers, researchers say.

A finger-prick blood test could help prevent overuse of antibiotics for COPD flares. What’s more, the approach is safe for patients, researchers say.

A new blood test that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and mild dementia could lead to more effective management and even prevention of these conditions, according to newly published research.