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Simple blood test may spot Parkinson’s years before symptoms hit

For decades, Parkinson’s disease has been diagnosed only after tremors, stiffness and slowed movement are already disrupting daily life. Now a wave of research suggests a simple blood draw could ...
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Q&A: Simple blood test may help identify colorectal cancer patients at higher risk for recurrence and death

A new study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center found that blood-based DNA markers known as protein epiScores can help predict which colorectal cancer patients face a higher risk of cancer ...
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This easy-to-get blood test can help detect cancer before symptoms appear

When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood test this week that screens for a wide range of cancers before warning signs ...
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Could a simple blood test replace the invasive tissue biopsy?

For years, the idea seemed as far-fetched as a fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a tumor cell that died. Its innards spilled out into the bloodstream of the body where it had lived. The owner of ...