Study: Test could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin
A simple blood test could predict if a patient will develop Alzheimer's disease up to 16 years before symptoms begin, a new study finds.
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Congrats on the new baby. Would you like a DNA screening test?
Every baby born in the United States is given a routine blood test to screen for dozens of inherited medical conditions. Now, the U.S. National Institutes of Health is exploring whether to use DNA sequencing to screen newborn babies for additional genetic abnormalities and disorders. Such DNA testing would likely complement, but not replace, the current routine blood tests.
Blood tests to predict preterm birth risk raise excitement
Researchers are looking into the possibility of using blood tests to predict a woman's risk of premature birth, which could change the future of prenatal care.
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