It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An annual blood test for the earliest signs of cancer could prevent around half of cases reaching an advanced stage, research has suggested.

Doctors usually test for cholesterol by measuring how much is in the blood. But this doesn’t tell them how many lipoproteins are carrying it. And since damage to the blood vessels depends more ...

This season, MotoAmerica, a leader in motorcycle racing, will become the first sports organization in the world to implement Abbott’s groundbreaking concussion blood test onsite. “Building on ...

Usually, scientists study these changes by testing proteins in a test tube or in human cells. But those methods can be slow, expensive and sometimes hard to do. So the UC San Diego researchers ...

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A GP has urged people to check their blood test and scan results rather than assuming that no news is good news. Dr Shireen, a GP and Medical Educator, often shares informational videos for ...

“So normally, the patient comes along, has a blood test done, the blood test is okay, they’re sent off again. That’s the procedure that’s been the case for many years. “But the trial ...

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If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least ...

A GP wants people to know that they should always check their results after a blood test or scan, instead of assuming that no news is good news. The advice was shared by Dr Shireen, a GP and ...