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Joseph Shavit
Jan 1, 2023
Novel blood test provides early detection for Alzheimers Disease
Researchers from UPitt developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2022
Breakthrough early detection blood test, can detect over 50 types of cancer
Test is proficient in detecting and classifying cell-free DNA, or tumor byproducts deposited in the bloodstream of a person with cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 30, 2022
AI-driven blood test detects over 80% of liver cancers, study finds
Researchers successfully detect lung cancer in more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2022
Breakthrough technology measures glucose levels without drawing blood
This is a revolutionary, non-invasive technique for testing blood glucose levels, using electromagnetic (EM)-wave-based glucose sensor.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
Groundbreaking blood test can identify over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2022
Scientists can now detect 50 types of cancer from a single blood test
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 9, 2022
New innovation detects Alzheimer’s disease in the blood
Researchers have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid β in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, from biomarkers.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2022
Highly sensitive blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2022
Early blood tests can predict death and severe disability
Blood tests taken the day of a traumatic brain injury can predict which patients are likely to die or survive with severe disability.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2022
Single blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer, study finds
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 12, 2022
New smartphone clip-on can detect Zika virus in blood samples
Researchers have developed an instrument that can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in a single droplet of blood.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 21, 2022
With just a tablespoon of blood, researchers aim to transform cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a new blood test that provides unprecedented insight into a patient’s cancer make-up, improving outcomes.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022
One blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer
Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer
Joseph Shavit
Jun 7, 2022
Simple blood test may allow for early cancer detection
The current gold standard in cancer diagnostics are biopsies from suspect tissue, which are examined using histology.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2022
World-first: A biomarker that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease
It is hoped that being able to diagnose the disease faster will also lead to the development of new treatment methods for aging societies.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2022
Small biosensor accurately detects prostate cancer and spotlights next gen point-of-care devices
Point-of-care devices, which are small automated instruments, are capable of performing diagnostics in decentralized locations
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2022
New smartphone app accurately tests how well blood clots
Blood clots in patients with medical issues, such as mechanical heart valves or other heart conditions, can lead to a stroke or heart attack
Joseph Shavit
Apr 22, 2022
Rapid cancer test provides warning from a single drop of blood
A portable and rapid prostate cancer screening kit could provide early warning to populations with higher incidence of prostate cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2022
First-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive blood sugar monitor developed
Penn State researchers developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
Cancer cure? CAR T-cell therapy has two people in remission 10 years later
Researchers are constantly working toward developing the best possible treatments for cancer. One area of interest is immunotherapy.
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