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Topic: Blood test

Alzheimer’s may show up in blood yrs before symptoms appear—Lancet study offers hope of early diagnosis

Researchers looked out for proteins linked to Alzheimer’s in blood samples of participants. Currently, majority of cases are diagnosed in people aged 65 & above.

A new blood test can ‘clock’ age when Alzheimer’s symptoms may begin. What doctors feel about it

Speaking on Washington University study, scientists say blood test could transform trials and early planning, doctors caution it is not a standalone diagnostic and must be interpreted carefully.

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all. Normal ranges vary from person to person

Differences between a patient’s true normal range and the population-based reference interval can create problems for doctors. It interferes with the ability to diagnose a disease.

Can You Book Blood Tests at Home?

Yes, many labs offer home blood test services where a technician visits your home for sample collection. You can book online or via a lab's app, making it convenient and comfortable for patients.

After TrueNat Covid test, Molbio to make cancer screening, blood panels affordable with AI push

In an interview to ThePrint, company's founding director says the firm is working on several projects aiming to make high-quality and cost-effective diagnostics to underserved parts of India

UK to trial ‘game-changer’ blood test that ‘may detect 50 types of cancer’ at early stage

Around 1,65,000 people will be offered the test, developed by US firm GRAIL, as part of the NHS trial. The test can reportedly detect forms of cancer that are difficult to diagnose early.

Swiss firm launches 5-minute blood test to screen patients most at risk from Covid

Abionic SA said a low score on the test can allow doctors to discharge patients or shift them from intensive care to the general ward faster.

Blood type plays role in Covid infection, O group less susceptible, study shows

Preliminary results suggest type O blood is especially protective against coronavirus, research from genetic-testing giant 23andMe shows.

UK vaccine trials to a supercomputer taking on virus — top 5 developments on COVID-19 front

From new research on coronavirus to how other countries are coping with the pandemic, ThePrint brings you the top developments from across the world.

New blood test can detect ovarian cancer up to two years faster, says study

The study, led by UK scientists, says the blood test will identify biomarker panel — 4 proteins put together — that indicates possibility of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer.

On Camera

Men can’t buy women’s consent by paying for dinner. Dating is not vasooli

Pranit More's fan revealed an ugly truth about dating when he said he wanted to recover Rs 360-370 he had spent on a biryani for a woman.

Rajesh Exports & its dense web of subsidiaries, revenues, ‘fake’ transactions that SEBI seeks to detangle

SEBI alleges the gold refiner-exporter misrepresented revenues, kept books opaque, made contradictory submissions, routed funds via promoter-controlled accounts, and so on.

India plans 9 new conventional submarines instead of 6 as govt ramps up underwater capabilities

EXCLUSIVE | The Centre is focused on ramping up India’s underwater strength on priority amid rapid naval expansion by China and Pakistan.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.