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Blood test detects Alzheimers plaques building up in brain
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
A blood test can detect whether plaques of beta-amyloid are building up in a persons brain, a sign that they may develop Alzheimers disease.
Possible early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
Posted in Medicine on 1st Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
Measuring a set of proteins in the blood may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study.
UK's first heart pump targets 2018 clinical trial
Posted in Medicine on 25th Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller
The UK's first artificial heart pump has moved a step closer to being used on patients, scientists have said.
Cholesterol-lowering jab to help prevent heart disease
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller
Human trials of a cholesterol-lowering vaccine to help prevent heart disease are under way after successful studies in mice.
Aspirin 'major bleed' warning for over-75s
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jun, 2017
by Alex Muller
People over 75 taking daily aspirin after a stroke or heart attack are at higher risk of major - and sometimes fatal - stomach bleeds than previously thought.