Daniel Levner, co-founder of Israeli startup Sight Diagnostics, is accustomed to fielding questions about Theranos, the Silicon Valley diagnostics company that flamed out after its much-hyped ...

A finger-prick blood test can accurately identify p-tau217 — a key biomarker of Alzheimer's disease (AD) — without the need for temperature or storage control measures. In a pilot study, researchers ...

A quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail. This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible worldwide. A quick finger prick and a ...

The thought of being diagnosed with a brain tumour is a terrifying prospect for anyone. This type of cancer is known for being difficult to detect and treat, making it one of the most challenging ...

A major UK clinical trial found that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) significantly improved blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes using basal insulin, compared to finger-prick testing ...

If Torii Hunter thinks a reporter who was simply doing his job is a “prick,” let’s see the names he gets called after providing the Minnesota Twins this season with his expected blend of mid-tier ...

Simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing can help detect Alzheimer's disease biomarkers accurately, ...

A new finger-prick test for Alzheimer's disease has shown similar accuracy to traditional venous blood sampling techniques. The corresponding study was presented on October 30th at the Clinical Trials ...

As the Federal Government starts to plan a coronavirus exit strategy, many Australians are looking for ways to get back to normal life as soon as possible. While authorities in several Australian ...

Revisiting Stephen Frears' Joe Orton biopic brought back memories of 1987, when it was a good time for gay cinema, but a bad time to be gay. For some people, the return of Prick Up Your Ears to ...