This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared a new blood test developed by Eli Lilly and Roche for detecting ...
Although blood tests aren’t what we would call fun activities (especially if you’re not a fan of needles or blood), they are an important part of maintaining your health, providing valuable insights ...
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects more than 7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, this number is estimated to ...
The U.S. FDA recently approved a new blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The test, called Lumipulse, measures two proteins in plasma: pTau217 and ß-Amyloid 1-42. These proteins clump together ...
Blood tests can help diagnose and monitor systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These include tests for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies, and more. While ...
At-home biomarker testing is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional lab visits for routine blood work. Companies like SiPhox Health offer kits to test for dozens of health markers from ...
UCLA researchers developed MethylScan, a blood test detecting cancers and organ damage. MethylScan analyses DNA methylation patterns from cell-free DNA in the bloodstream. The test detected 63% of ...