Tag: Blood Test
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Head and Neck Cancer Breakthrough: A Blood Test Detects Cancer Up to 10 Years Early
Overview: A Potential Turning Point in Cancer Screening Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach that could transform how we screen for head and neck cancers, particularly those linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). Using a simple blood sample, the new test aims to detect the presence of tumor-derived DNA circulating in the blood (circulating tumor…
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Head and Neck Cancer: How a Simple Blood Test Can Detect Cancer Up to 10 Years Early
Introduction: A new frontier in cancer screening Imagine having a precautionary tool for cancer, much like a flu vaccine you take before the season. A team of researchers may have brought us a breakthrough that moves us closer to that reality for head and neck cancers. Using a simple blood test, they demonstrated the potential…
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Could a Blood Test Screen for Breast Cancer? AI-Driven Early Detection in Young Women
The Promise of a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Across Canada, researchers are pursuing a simple, noninvasive blood test as a potential supplement to conventional screening for breast cancer. Led by a team at the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the work focuses on using a blood-based approach to detect…
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Could a Simple Blood Test Detect Breast Cancer Early? Montreal Researchers Say Yes
Overview: A potential shift in breast cancer screening A team of researchers in Montreal is pursuing a simple blood test that could do more than just detect breast cancer. By combining laser-based profiling of immune cells with artificial intelligence (AI), scientists hope to identify signals in the blood that indicate the presence of breast cancer—and,…
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Blood Test for Breast Cancer: A New Path to Early Detection
Breakthrough: can a blood test broaden breast cancer screening? Researchers in Montreal are pursuing a blood-based approach to detect breast cancer in younger women. Led by Dr. Saima Hassan at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the team is developing a simple blood draw that could help identify who is at risk and speed…
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A Blood Test for Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Stratification
A lab-to-clinic breakthrough in breast cancer screening In Montreal, researchers are pursuing a bold idea: a blood test that could not only detect breast cancer earlier but also identify which women are at higher risk. Spearheaded by Dr. Saima Hassan at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the work aims to complement current screening…
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Blood Test for Breast Cancer: A New AI-Driven Screening for Young Women
Turning a blood test into a screening tool for breast cancer Researchers in Montreal are pursuing a blood-based screening that could one day detect breast cancer earlier in younger women. Led by Dr. Saima Hassan, the team combines laser profiling of immune cells with artificial intelligence to interpret complex signals in blood samples, aiming to…
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Breast Cancer Blood Test for Early Detection in Montreal
A New Approach to Breast Cancer Screening: A Blood Test? Researchers in Montreal are pursuing a blood test that could do more than screen for breast cancer. The goal is to identify not only the presence of cancer but also which women are at higher risk, potentially broadening access to screening for people in remote…
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What Vitamin D Deficiency Looks Like: Symptoms to Watch For
What Vitamin D Does in the Body Vitamin D is not just about strong bones. It helps regulate calcium and phosphorus, supports muscle function, and plays a role in the immune system and nervous system. The body produces vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight, and it can be obtained in small amounts from…
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New Blood Test Reveals Future Risk of Severe Liver Disease
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a simple blood test that can predict the risk of developing a severe liver disease within ten years. The test, designed for use in primary care, could help catch cirrhosis and liver cancer long before symptoms appear. What is the new liver disease risk test? The method…