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A simple urine test could revolutionize bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment

Written by | 19 Dec 2025

Researchers have discovered that analyzing specific patterns of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragmentation in a simple urine sample can effectively diagnose and stage bladder cancer, offering a much-needed alternative […]

Artificial intelligence can improve psychiatric diagnosis

Written by | 23 Nov 2025

Large language models can help improve questionnaires used to diagnose mental illness by optimizing symptom generalizability and reducing redundancy. They can even contribute to new conceptualizations of mental […]

Fast, accurate, low-cost diagnostics: No lab required

Written by | 16 Aug 2025

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease. […]

Mailing at-home test kits most effective in getting people ages 45 to 49 to screen for colorectal cancer, UCLA study finds

Written by | 7 Aug 2025

In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mailing a […]

Many high street health tests are unfit-for-purpose and need greater regulation, warn experts

Written by | 27 Jul 2025

Many self-tests available on the UK high street are unfit-for-purpose and need much greater regulation to ensure they are safe and reliable, conclude two studies published by The BMJ today. […]

New test diagnoses bacterial meningitis faster and better

Written by | 14 May 2025

Researchers at Amsterdam UMC have developed a new diagnostic test that can quickly and accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis. The test measures the CRP protein in cerebrospinal fluid, a […]

Nearly half of depression diagnoses could be considered treatment-resistant

Written by | 23 Mar 2025

Almost half of patients diagnosed with depression classify as being ‘treatment-resistant’ as new research suggests that many don’t respond to multiple antidepressant options. The new study, published in […]

New blood test accurately predicts preeclampsia

Written by | 16 Feb 2025

A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in the journal Nature Medicine. The condition, which results in over 70,000 […]

Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer

Written by | 4 Feb 2025

Traditional approaches to prostate cancer screening involve blood tests, MRI, and biopsies. However, in addition to being uncomfortable, some of these procedures result in overdiagnosis of low-grade cancers. […]

Many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help, says new research

Written by | 11 Jan 2025

Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognised, according to a […]

News Release 14-Oct-2024 Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD

Written by | 15 Oct 2024

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder – also known as ADHD – is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus […]

Study reveals 85% of women prefer choice between self-sampling and traditional cervical screening

Written by | 12 Oct 2024

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London reveals women would welcome the option to choose between self-sampling and traditional screening done by a […]

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