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BD, Babson expand fingertip blood testing beyond retail

FierceBiotech - 17-Dec-2025

FDA-cleared system delivers lipid and blood count tests from a simple fingerstick

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Circular Genomics raises $15M for early Alzheimer’s detection

Longevity Technology - 02-Dec-2025

Blood-based circRNA signatures aim to spot Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear

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Pinprick blood test may spot disease a decade before symptoms

The Guardian - 20-Nov-2025

Metabolic fingerprints from 500,000 people reveal risks 10–15 years before illness

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Hospitals test smart robot that draws blood gently and correctly

Live Forever Club - 20-Oct-2025

This technology could soon replace manual blood draws in hospitals

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Blood test could detect dozens of cancers early

BBC - 18-Oct-2025

Galleri detected cancer in 1% of 25,000 adults, with 62% confirmed and over half at early stages

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Blood test trial aims to transform Alzheimer’s diagnosis in UK

BBC - 11-Sep-2025

UCL-led study tests p-tau217 blood marker to boost accuracy and speed of dementia detection

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NHS home test finds hidden hepatitis c cases across england

Independent - 20-Aug-2025

The free, confidential service helps people access treatment quickly

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Johns Hopkins study uncovers ultra-early blood markers of cancer

Johns Hopkins Medicine - 04-Jun-2025

Genetic traces of cancer may be detectable in blood up to three years before diagnosis, study finds

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Low-cost blood test could reveal early heart damage ahead of symptoms

The Guardian - 07-Apr-2025

Troponin testing could help doctors catch heart risks earlier and save lives

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A new blood test, TriOx, analyzes DNA to detect six types of cancer early

Independent - 08-Jan-2025

It offers a faster, less invasive way to improve early diagnosis

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Breakthrough blood test transforms prostate cancer diagnosis

PharmaTimes - 06-Jan-2025

Developed with Oxford BioDynamics, EpiSwitch PSE cuts false positives to reduce unnecessary biopsies

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A new fingertip test makes routine blood checks easier for everyone

Babson Diagnostics - 08-Oct-2024

People can get tested at local pharmacies without special lab staff

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Breakthrough blood test could revolutionize ALS diagnosis

New Scientist - 13-Sep-2024

Researchers identify genetic markers that could lead to a faster and affordable test for ALS

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At-home blood test predicts dementia risk by measuring brain ageing

Longevity Technology - 06-Sep-2024

Food for the brain charity launches a test to track brain health through antioxidant levels

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Revolutionary dry blood test offers faster, more accurate prostate cancer detection

Independent - 02-Sep-2024

Aston university creates a non-invasive test that detects prostate cancer in minutes

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New blood test for over-40s could transform UK healthcare by detecting 200 diseases early

The Telegraph - 04-Aug-2024

Proposed test costs £230 each, promising significant economic & health benefits

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Proteins in blood may predict cancer risk years in advance

Oxford Population Health - 15-May-2024

Research holds the key for early detection and prevention of cancer

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Researchers develop blood tests for faster and easier dementia diagnosis

BBC - 04-Apr-2024

Large-scale trials aim to enable timely access to support and potential treatments

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GlycanAge raises $4.2M to develop disease-detecting blood tests using sugar molecules

Longevity Technology - 19-Feb-2024

Company aims to transform healthcare by using cutting-edge sugar-based diagnostics

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Simple blood test spots Alzheimer’s 15 years before symptoms

Independent - 22-Jan-2024

This could pave the way for routine screening of individuals over 50

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Simple at-home fingerprick test reveals thousands of health insights

Stanford University School of Medicine - 19-Jan-2024

Reading metabolic and immune responses, blood test paves way for early diagnosis & personalized medicine

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A novel blood test utilizes protein analysis for early detection of 18 cancers

The Guardian - 09-Jan-2024

Test reported high sensitivity and specificity, better than other similar assays

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A revolutionary blood test that can estimate your organs' biological age

BBC - 07-Dec-2023

Test could help in the early detection of disease and prevention strategies

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Aqtual's blood test could help doctors choose the right treatment for you

Longevity Technology - 01-Nov-2023

Company's "cell-free DNA platform" can detect unexplored cell-free DNA fragments

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Vital Bio raised $48m to market its revolutionary blood testing platform

Longevity Technology - 27-Jul-2023

VitalOne reports 50 lab tests in just 20 minutes and improves accessibility for clinicians & patients

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Trucheck promises early detection of most fatal cancers

Irish Medical Times - 12-Jun-2023

Trucheck screens for 70 tumour types using a single blood sample before symptoms appear

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Galleri blood test: a step closer to early cancer detection

BBC - 02-Jun-2023

Offers promising results in the detection, and original site, of over 50 types of cancer in major NHS study

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Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years for defrauding Theranos investors with false claims

Independent - 20-Nov-2022

A restitution hearing will decide how much she must repay

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Age Labs' COVID-19 test predicts severity for early patient care

Age Labs - 08-Aug-2022

The test has passed initial studies and is currently being validated in Norway's medical lab

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New blood test accurately detects cancer in patients with early symptoms

Guardian - 05-Jan-2022

Game changer in cancer treatment by improving early access to drugs and thereby survival rates

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Theranos ceased for fooling investors with a blood-testing device that never worked

BBC - 04-Jan-2022

Founder convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to several years in prison

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Nasal swab and blood test for early detection of lung cancer

Evening Standard - 11-Jun-2021

People in Hampshire and Yorkshire will be invited for participation in the trial

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A simple blood test detects cancer even at its earliest stage

Mint - 09-May-2021

This could be a major breakthrough, but with a 100% accuracy claim it definitely needs reproducing

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A blood test to personalize treatment for depression & bipolar disorder

Neuroscience News - 08-Apr-2021

RNA biomarker-based test identifies severity and future risk of developing mood disorders

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GRAIL partnered with the NHS to detect cancers early with a simple blood test

GRAIL - 11-Jan-2021

Hopefully this test could be available on the NHS later this year - form an orderly queue!

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NHS offers test to avoid unwanted side effects of chemotherapy

Guardian - 28-Dec-2020

A landmark strategy towards integrating personalised treatments in routine cancer care

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A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer

BBC - 27-Nov-2020

NHS to offer this test to 165,000 people next year for detecting cancers early

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Liquid biopsy detects early signs of cancer

Smithsonian - 07-Feb-2020

Analyzing cancer DNA in blood can present easier diagnosis and more effective treatments

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Wearable monitor detects more cancer cells than liquid biopsy

Medical News Today - 01-Apr-2019

Human trials in a few years time

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