NHS to try out Alzheimer’s disease blood tests
A £5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients. Source link
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Cervical cancer: 17,500 women to have smear tests re-checked
It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008. Source link
Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests
Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests. Source link
Menstrual blood tests could help women’s healthcare
Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes. Source link
Cervical cancer: Call for at-home smear tests in Wales
For women aged 25 to 64 a smear test can detect HPV and prevent cervical cancer. Source link
Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests
Prof Ertürk’s scanning method can only be used on dead mice, to give a picture of how much cancer has progressed, or potentially, whether a treatment has worked. He made mice transparent after they were given cancer and then scanned them using his new technique. Only a few mice would need to be made transparent … Read more
NCPCR team to visit Chidambaram next week, following T.N. Governor’s allegations about forced virginity tests
A team from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will visit Chidambaram on May 24, in connection with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s allegation of forced virginity tests (two-finger tests) being performed on girls, who were believed to be victims of child marriage. NCPCR member R.G. Anand announced this in a … Read more
Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19
Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid-19 | file photo | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Thursday. The Minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms, they said. A team of doctors examined him and advised him rest, the Defence Ministry said. He was scheduled … Read more
Blood tests may spare cancer patients chemo
A blood test which can detect cancer cells could spare patients unnecessary chemotherapy. Source link
Beethoven: Tests on hair prove composer’s genetic health woes
Five locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair were analysed by scientists led by Cambridge University. Source link