New blood test

Researchers discover a new blood test capable of detecting various types of cancer

With this new kind of blood test, it will now be possible for doctors to accurately detect multiple types of cancers.

Sep 28, 2019, 14:50 PM IST

New blood test may help early detection of 8 cancers

The test "has the potential to be a one-stop, safe screening test for multiple tumour types that should have high community acceptance," Jeanne Tie, Associate Professor at the institute was quoted as saying.

Jan 19, 2018, 18:58 PM IST

New blood test for speedy heart attack diagnosis

In patients suspected of having suffered a heart attack, only a small proportion are shown as having diagnostic changes on a heart trace or electrocardiogram (ECG).

Apr 05, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's at initial stage

The novel test can pick up the "tell tale" proteins - known as amyloid-beta peptides - that characterise the disease as they seep into the bloodstream.

Mar 20, 2016, 17:29 PM IST