31 h. ago Major UK dementia blood test study expands to new London sites

Major UK dementia blood test study expands to new London sites  London Post

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58 h. ago Girl diagnosed with rare cancer after symptoms dismissed as growing pains

Aubrey, now six, was eventually diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

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7 d. ago I saw angels & Jesus after my heart stopped – I saw my body spin up like a tornado, here’s what dying’s really like

A MAN who flatlined for a few minutes has revealed how he met Jesus, who sent him back to Earth. Chase Skylar DeMayo had been training tirelessly for his spot in the Air Force. While he tried to manage the stress, it all got too much for him one day. He was found, completely unconscious, by his supervisor. The 38-year-old was rushed to the hospital, where X-rays and blood tests...

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8 d. ago Cardiologist's a key test to predict if you're at risk of a heart attack

A heart transplant surgeon, has taken to his Instagram page to explain how a blood test can predict if people are in danger

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1 week ago Frail Katie Price is seen for the first time with a bandaged hand after being taken to hospital over her worrying weight

The former glamour model, 47, had her hand covered with a plaster after she underwent a series of blood tests after sparking fan concern.

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1 week ago Katie Price is seen for the first time with a bandaged hand after being taken to hospital over her worrying weight

The former glamour model, 47, had her hand covered with a plaster after she underwent a series of blood tests after sparking fan concern.

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1 week ago Dementia patients in UK 'set to miss out' on revolutionary new drugs

Lancet publishes view from 40 top experts that the Alzheimer's landscape is set to transform in the coming years thanks to new drugs and blood tests

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2 w. ago NAD testing available in Scotland, giving Insights into cellular health, energy metabolism and supplement response

NADMED, the developer of the world’s only CE-marked test for measuring NAD levels in human blood, has partnered with Goodbody Clinics, a leading provider of private health and wellness testing, to roll out NAD testing across its network of clinics. The collaboration will give the UK public access to clinical insight into their cellular health, energy metabolism, and supplement response through a private health and IV therapy provider.

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2 w. ago Government responds after Brits demand for change in prostate cancer testing

PSA tests measure the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood and are commonly used by the NHS to detect prostate problems

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3 w. ago NHS to trial revolutionary blood test that could speed up Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Only two-thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis, despite it being number one cause of death in UK

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3 w. ago Thousands of Britons to receive cheap blood tests for Alzheimer's in landmark trial

Researchers from University College London will use tests to detect proteins in the blood linked to the condition and other forms of dementia.

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3 w. ago Revolutionary new blood test for Alzheimer’s could speed up diagnosis on the NHS

Only two thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis for the memory robbing condition in the UK

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3 w. ago Doctors trial £100 blood test that could transform how NHS detects Alzheimer’s

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnosesDoctors have launched a clinical trial of a £100 blood test for Alzheimer’s disease in the hope of transforming diagnosis of the devastating condition in the NHS.More than 1,000 patients with suspected dementia are being recruited from memory clinics across the UK to see whether the test leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses and better care for those found to have the disease. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dementia expert reveals 'red flag' memory issues as new blood test trial launches

Professor Schott’s new blood test for Alzheimer's is being trialled on people with thinking and memory problems at NHS clinics - see which areas are offering it

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3 w. ago British patients trial major new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and linked to the build-up of two key proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau.

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3 w. ago A simple blood test could make early Alzheimer’s detection faster and cheaper, researchers say

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. The number of cases is expected to nearly double in the next 25 years

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3 w. ago The kindness of strangers: a nurse saw me crying and asked if I wanted a hug

I had cancer and I was alone in hospital when it all suddenly hit me. I have never needed a hug more in my lifeRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIn 2024, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukaemia. I was 34. I had no symptoms (none!) and it came at the worst possible time, although there is never a good time.I am a musician and was one week away from flying to New Zealand to be in a show. I was extremely excited about the show and, to be organised, I thought I’d get a blood test to check my iron levels before I left the country for five weeks. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tens of thousands of Britons face vision loss or blindness from lung illness

Tens of thousands of people in the UK are facing vision deterioration and even blindness without knowing it, experts have warned.

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3 w. ago Outlander Blood of My Blood quiz: Test your knowledge on first five episodes

The first five episodes of Outlander's Blood of My Blood have aired, but how closely have you been watching?

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3 w. ago Patients wrongly diagnosed with diabetes and put on unnecessary medication after 55,000 NHS blood test blunders

At least 55,000 people will need further tests after errors were found in machines used to diagnose the condition.

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