Tag: Liquid biopsy

This Blood Test Accurately Detects Fatal Brain Cancers In 60 Minutes

August 31, 2024 admin

The test is more accurate than existing methods. Scientists have created a novel method for detecting brain cancer that is faster and less invasive than typical surgical biopsies. The newly developed ‘liquid biopsy’ uses only 100 microlitres of blood and can detect biomarkers associated with glioblastoma-the most prevalent and lethal type of brain tumour-in just…

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Can blood tests for cancer save more lives? | Explained

August 21, 2024 admin

Imagine a loved one receiving a cancer diagnosis when it’s too late for effective treatment. Now, imagine if that cancer had been caught early — when it was still treatable, when hope was still alive. This is the reality we face today, where early detection, diagnosis, and prevention are not just crucial but lifesaving. With…

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Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker

September 2, 2023 admin

A liquid-biopsy approach that measures DNA-methylation levels in the blood may improve the detection of pregnancies at risk of developing preeclampsia at early stages, a study published in Nature Medicine shows. Preeclampsia is a major cause of morbidities during gestation. Early-onset preeclampsia — occurring before 34 weeks of gestation — is associated with a higher risk of…

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