A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous ...

A new blood test to detect cancer at an early stage has shown promising results, according to a study, as scientists aim to ...

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how crucial testing is for disease preparedness and response, and new research from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and a team of collaborators ...

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study, out today in ...

It said each year, approximately 500,000 people die from malaria, with most of the fatalities occurring among children.

Researchers say they have been encouraged by trials of a new process to detect prostate cancer in men. It is hoped that the ...

On 18 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency which can help to safely deliver WHO-recommended ...

A study found public-private partnerships to develop, produce and distribute COVID-19 diagnostic tests saved approximately 1.4 million lives and prevented an estimated 7 million patient ...

Flu is caused by the influenza virus and presents with a range of symptoms, including fever, headache, and cough. The NHS offers flu vaccines every autumn, which reduce the chance of viral contraction ...

"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.

Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $175.3, a high estimate of ...