Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study
The new blood test measures DNA damage in mitochondria, the structures inside cells that generate energy for cellular functions.
Fri Sep 01 2023
A blood test could soon detect colorectal and pancreatic cancer
Scientists in Israel are working on developing a blood test that can detect pancreatic and colorectal cancer.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Fraud case against Theranos' Holmes goes to jury
Assistant U.S. Attorney John Bostic said Holmes embraced dishonesty in an attempt to save the blood-testing startup.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Britain begins world's largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer
The test could be a game changer for early cancer detection and we are excited to be leading this important research, Sasieni said.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Elizabeth Holmes drawn as villain, underdog as trial begins
Once hailed as a billionaire on paper, Holmes is now facing a sentence of up to 20 years if convicted of the felony charges.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Blood test may accurately predict Alzheimer's: Study
Scientists in Sweden and Britain now believe blood tests can be used to predict Alzheimer's years before the onset of symptoms.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Health Ministry awaits blood test results on preschool pupils
The Health Ministry is still awaiting the results of blood tests of two preschool pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Tasik in Cheras before they are confirmed as tested positive for virus H1N1.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Workers in chicken rearing industry in Kelantan free from H5N1 - Dr Hilmi
Blood tests conducted on workers involved in chicken rearing industry in Kelantan found them to be free from bird flu (H5N1), so far, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Zika virus: Johor-Singapore commuters urged to do daily blood test
The Health Ministry is advising people returning home from countries with Zika virus infections to take screening tests.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Six-year-old boy infected with JE - NS health director
Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) director, Dr Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the confirmation was based on the blood test carried out on the child which showed JE positive.
Wed Jun 15 2016
Simple blood test could be used to detect concussions
A simple blood test could suffice to detect signs of concussion in patients up to a week following trauma.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Blood test could predict breast cancer's return: study
The technology, described in the journal Science Translational Medicine, works by detecting cancer DNA that circulates in the bloodstream.
Thu Aug 27 2015
Painless blood tests coming soon
A device the size of a ping-Pong ball that extracts blood when held against the skin might soon replace needles.
Thu Apr 16 2015
BUDGET: Dengue 'test kit' reduces clinic dependence on labs for blood tests
The RM30 million allocation in Budget 2015 for distribution of 55,000 units of dengue test kits to private clinics can reduce the dependence by clinics on labs.
Fri Oct 10 2014
Scientists closer to blood test for Alzheimer's
A British study has identified blood proteins that appear in patients subsequently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Tue Jul 08 2014