A single blood draw that can screen for dozens of cancers at once is moving closer to reality in the United States. The Food ...

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The FDA could approve the first blood test that can detect multiple cancers, around the end of the year, setting the stage for it to become widely available.

In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...

Is point-of-care (POC) glycated hemoglobin (A1c) testing the best choice for diabetes screening? The option is an attractive one; POC A1c testing provides the convenience of rapid results in a single ...

From cancer screenings to routine blood work, keeping track of which tests you need — and when you need them — can feel ...

Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC).

New federal guidelines will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical cancer. According to the new recommendations by the Health Resources and Services Administration, women between the ...

A screening test can determine if a person has an infection with hepatitis B. It involves a blood test that detects antigens and antibodies for hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B, or hep B, is a ...

At-home cancer test kits help detect and screen for cancers in their early, more treatable stage, sometimes before a person shows any symptoms. Share on Pinterest Cancer is the second leading cause of ...