"If we can attack the disease before those symptoms start, we're doing a major service to the patient and to society." ...

Preparing for a blood test involves simple steps to ensure accuracy and comfort. Follow doctor's instructions regarding fasting and medications, stay hydrated, and get good rest. Avoid alcohol, ...

Researchers developed a blood test that spots ALS with 90% accuracy. The 46-gene panel could cut diagnostic delays that now ...

A D-dimer test is a lab test that helps diagnose blood clotting conditions. The test measures the levels of a protein fragment that remains in your blood after multiple blood clots break down. A high ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)), a leading global medical technology company, and Babson Diagnostics, a science-first ...

Pituitary tumors are atypical growths that develop in the pituitary gland. They are typically noncancerous. Doctors often use blood tests as a first step in diagnosing pituitary tumors. The pituitary ...

But whether patients should be getting the tests—as some already are—is not yet clear. New blood tests can detect cancer recurrence earlier than traditional scans, potentially giving doctors and ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

Becton, Dickinson and Company BDX, popularly known as BD, and Babson Diagnostics announced an expansion of fingertip blood collection and testing technologies for use by U.S. health systems and other ...

Nobody likes having blood samples taken, which is why it's always good to hear about possible alternatives. One of the latest takes the form of a self-powered skin patch that painlessly gathers ...