Instant bladder cancer scan could save 1000’s of lives
Thousands of lives lost to bladder cancers each year could be saved thanks to a new scanner that uses photonics to illuminate parts of the...
Screening
The Screening category explores the role of early detection and preventive testing in maintaining health and improving outcomes. It covers evidence-based approaches to screening for conditions such as cancer, metabolic disorders and other common diseases, alongside discussions of benefits, limitations and evolving guidelines. With clear, informed insight, this category helps readers understand when, how and why screening matters.
Mayo Clinic digital pathology enterprise
The Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has initiated an enterprise-wide implementation of the Sectra digital slide review and image storage and management...
Test improves detection of Prostate Cancer
New screening test improves detection of Prostate Cancer using circulating tumor cells and prostate-specific markers. Melbourne-based National Institute of Medicine is the first to pioneer...
Covid-19 cervical screening – what to expect?
"What to expect when going for cervical screening" is part of the 'How it works now' series from Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, aimed at helping...
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust report Covid-19 screening challenges
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust report that although many women would feel ‘relieved’ to be able to attend cervical screening, a high number are now less...
UK biobank boosts COVID-19 sample availability
The UK’s leading supplier of human tissue samples is joining forces with a Cambridge Biobank to provide COVID-19 samples for scientists. The only UK-owned virtual...
National HIV Testing Week is Here!
The main purpose of HIV Testing Week is to encourage as many people as possible to test especially those that may be in at risk...
Simple Blood Test Could Better Predict Kidney Disease & Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers have found a better way to test for kidney disease using a simple blood test that is affordable and although it is available in...
New blood tests to accurately diagnose TB
New blood tests for TB could accelerate diagnosis and save the NHS money, according to new research. Rapid blood tests used by the NHS are...
