Tests track cognitive decline in dogs

Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer's disease in people.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
May 10, 2022 ~5 min

Survey finds ironic aspect of melanoma over-diagnosis

"If melanoma is being over-diagnosed, it means that too many people are getting the scary news that they have cancer..."

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~6 min


Sensor makes COVID-19 testing faster, more accurate

A new COVID-19 sensor that combines PCR test accuracy with the speed of antigen tests could be used for mass testing at airports, schools, and hospitals.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
March 31, 2022 ~6 min

Test detects COVID (and which variant) in about 15 minutes

A new test that uses a simple heating device and cellphone can tell within 10-15 minutes if you have COVID, and if so, which of the five variants you have.

U. Florida • futurity
March 21, 2022 ~4 min

Certain fats could offer new Lyme disease test

Researchers report a potential new test for Lyme disease that could identify it sooner and show how well treatments work.

Tufts University • futurity
March 16, 2022 ~8 min

Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min

Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min

Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min


Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min

Survey: Unavailable COVID-19 testing may lead to risk-taking

Lack of available COVID-19 testing may lead people to riskier behavior, a 2020 survey of more than 1,100 people in the United States found.

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
Feb. 14, 2022 ~6 min

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