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·April 8, 2021·7 min read

A Blood Test For Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A new blood test can distinguish the severity of a person's depression and their risk for developing severe depression at a later point. The test can also determine if a person is at risk for developing bipolar disorder. Researchers say the blood test can also assist in tailoring individual options for therapeutic interventions. Read More

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·July 28, 2020·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Protein in Blood Indicates Early Brain Changes

Blood samples taken from people enrolled in an Alzheimer's research study revealed higher levels of phosphorylated tau 217 that correlated with the presence of amyloid plaques. People with amyloid in their brains had up to three times more of the tau protein in their blood than those who had no evidence of amyloid accumulation. The higher levels of the protein were evident even in people with no signs of cognitive decline. Read More

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·June 8, 2020·2 min read

Test confirms COVID-19 as trigger for rare Kawasaki-like syndrome in children

New evidence confirms COVID-19 infection is the cause of the Kawasaki-like syndrome affecting children. Read More

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·February 4, 2020·5 min read

Blood test identifies risk of disease linked to stroke and dementia

Six proteins in the blood can be used to assess a person's risk of developing cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). CSVD has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·January 28, 2020·3 min read

AI analyzed blood test can predict the progression of neurodegenerative disease

Combining artificial intelligence technology and blood samples, researchers were able to predict and explain the progression of Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. The new algorithm was able to detect alterations in gene expression over decades from patients' blood samples. Read More

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·August 19, 2019·4 min read

Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future

Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future. Read More

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·January 10, 2019·3 min read

New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood

Researchers have identified two new species of bacteria in the blood of patients in China. The bacterias are in the Enterobacter genus and are resistant to multiple antibiotics. Enterobacter has previously been linked to meningitis and other serious medical conditions. Read More

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·June 19, 2018·5 min read

Success of Blood Test for Autism Affirmed

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses data based on metabolites in blood samples to successfully predict if a child is on the autism spectrum. Read More

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·February 19, 2018·5 min read

Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Researchers have developed new tests that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism. Read More

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk

A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women. Read More

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·April 10, 2017·6 min read

Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in Infants

Researchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma. Read More