‘Free-range’ DNA in blood may signal dementia, frailty

Free range DNA fragments from a simple blood draw may be signs of higher risk of frailty and dementia, a new study shows.

Kristen Crocker-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Oct. 11, 2022 ~5 min

Blood test may improve lung cancer screening

A new blood test could complement standard methods for lung cancer screening without the need for biopsy, researchers report.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
July 21, 2022 ~4 min


Race skews experimental Alzheimer’s blood test results

Three of four blood tests used to identify people in early stage Alzheimer’s perform differently in Black people, putting them at risk for misdiagnosis.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
April 27, 2022 ~9 min

Simple blood test predicts recovery time after hip replacement

A simple blood test and a smartwatch worn before and after hip replacement surgery can help predict when patients will get back on their feet.

Hanae Armitage-Stanford • futurity
Nov. 9, 2021 ~5 min

Blood test may flag women at risk for premature birth

In the US, one in 10 babies is born prematurely. A new blood test could identify women at risk.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
July 30, 2021 ~4 min

Single drop of dried blood can reveal athlete doping

A new method that uses blood droplets can detect athletes who have taken performance-enhancing drugs. Researchers say it might be tested at the Olympics.

Ida Eriksen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
July 26, 2021 ~5 min

Blood test checks to see if cancer treatment is working

The new blood test checks to see if cancer treatment is working in real-time. It can give results in just 24 hours, which could guide treatment decisions.

National University of Singapore • futurity
June 17, 2021 ~8 min

Blood test confirms COVID-19 vaccination in 5 minutes

A new rapid blood test could confirm if a person has received a COVID-19 vaccine while they wait to board a plane or enter a sporting event.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 7, 2021 ~4 min


Blood test detects TB bacteria in infants a year before disease

A new blood test detects the bacteria that causes tuberculosis a year before infants develop the deadly lung disease, researchers report.

Carolyn Scofield-Tulane • futurity
May 19, 2021 ~5 min

Blood test for depression could personalize treatment

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

Katie Duffey-Indiana U. • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~6 min

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