Diagnostics

Longevity and Age Management

Biosensor offers rapid disease diagnosis

Posted in Bio-Sensors, Diagnostics on Fri October 03, 2008

European researchers have unveiled new biosensor technology that could help doctors to diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis in just 15 minutes. ... Continue Reading

New hope for saliva test for oral cancer

Posted in Cancer, Diagnostics on Thu October 02, 2008

The possibility of a simple saliva test for oral cancer has moved one step closer to reality after researchers identify five biomarkers for the disease. ... Continue Reading

Researchers identify potential ovarian cancer marker

Posted in Cancer, Women's Health, Diagnostics on Mon September 29, 2008

Researchers have identified a potential maker for ovarian cancer, which could lead to the development of new treatments and a much-needed screening test for the disease. ... Continue Reading

High blood levels of A-beta 42 triple Alzheimer’s risk

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Diagnostics on Wed September 10, 2008

People with high levels of A-beta 42, one of the main components of the amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, are at significantly greater risk of developing the disease, according to results of a study by Nicole Schupf and colleagues. ... Continue Reading

NSAIDs may hinder detection of prostate cancer

Posted in Cancer, Men's Health, Diagnostics on Tue September 09, 2008

New research has revealed that regular use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with lower levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), a biomarker for prostate cancer. ... Continue Reading

High calcium levels linked to fatal prostate cancer

Posted in Cancer, Diagnostics on Fri September 05, 2008

Men with high blood levels of calcium have a significantly increased risk of developing fatal prostate cancer, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading