At one time, clinicians debated whether chronic fatigue syndrome was a ‘real’ illness, or if it was all in a person’s head. Eventually, patients were validated, and chronic fatigue syndrome, or ...

Accurate diagnosis transforms confusion into clarity, reducing emotional distress and self-blame. Validation through testing aligns internal experience with objective data. Research shows that ...

New dengue antigen test delivers high clinical sensitivity and specificity, as well as inclusivity for all four dengue virus serotypes, helps clinicians confidently distinguish dengue from other acute ...

An NHS rapid blood test which will help to diagnose life-threatening diseases like sepsis and meningitis in children is set to be trialled in Newcastle. The 15-minute test can fast-track diagnosis by ...

Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have identified simpler and less invasive methods to improve Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, potentially making it easier for patients to ...

From bizarre DIY fixes that don't work to relying too much on old-school belt dressing, these ideas for dealing with a noisy ...

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is conducting trials of a 15-minute blood test, MeMed BV, designed to rapidly diagnose serious infections in children, potentially saving lives by identifying ...

Science minister Patrick Vallance has voiced significant optimism for the future of dementia care, suggesting the UK is nearing a period where early diagnosis and impactful treatments could ...

The Galleri test, made by American pharmaceutical firm Grail, can detect fragments of cancerous DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood. It is currently being trialled by ...

Researchers have developed the first-ever blood test that can diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). There is no current test for the condition and medics ...

A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis, according to a new study. Results of a trial in North America show that the test was able to identify a wide range of ...