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Cancer
fromNature
1 week ago

Cancer blood tests are everywhere. Do they really work?

Multi-cancer early detection blood tests show promise but lack regulatory approval and rigorous trial evidence, with initial results indicating limited effectiveness in improving cancer outcomes.
Medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

The Vexing Promise of New Blood Tests for Alzheimer's

Blood tests can detect Alzheimer’s markers earlier and more cheaply than PET or spinal taps, potentially reducing diagnostic delays and enabling earlier planning and treatment.
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

The Catch in Catching Cancer Early

The key insight of the ongoing research is that fragments of DNA in blood can potentially reveal the presence of malignancies before they advance to a critical stage.
Cancer
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