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New blood tests are set to change how Alzheimer's is diagnosed and treated by offering an easy way to see if patients have amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brains — hallmarks of the disease. A ...

A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease. The tests offer a fast and easy way for physicians to learn whether a patient with symptoms ...

Imagine checking for colon cancer with nothing more invasive than a routine blood draw -- no bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to mail. A new blood test called SHIELD is now available ...

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