A COVID-19 rapid test that is said to be more sensitive than any other has been developed by scientists in the United Kingdom. It detects temperature changes when the virus binds to nanoparticles ...

A 2022 study estimates that at-home flu tests have a sensitivity of about 63% if the test is performed within 72 hours of ...

For instance, if you only get a very faint line, it might be hard to know whether or not that means your results are positive. I know how that feels firsthand. After more than two years of evading ...

A super-sensitive, accurate spit-based test to detect HIV could be around the corner. Stanford researchers have developed a test that was 100 percent accurate in one study involving a handful of ...

Mass testing that is fast, non-invasive and able to identify cases before people show symptoms holds the key to boosting COVID-19 detection, improving contact tracing and managing disease outbreaks.

You know what they say! To the most sensitive tests go the spoils. Diagnostic tests for the coronavirus come in all shapes and sizes, and they vary dramatically in quality as well. One key test metric ...

Using tumor DNA found in urine, researchers believe they have found a method to diagnose and monitor bladder cancer that outperforms standard tests. A newly developed, highly sensitive urine test may ...

A new blood test for tracking breast cancer in patients with early stage disease may enable physicians to more sensitively monitor patients, including looking at responses to treatment, tailoring ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old Chinese man with controlled hypertension, and I’m currently taking a statin at 10 mg. I am puzzled and confused with my recent tests results. They show that my ...

Stacks of statistics from many sources share a common theme - growth rates for digital information are extremely high and undeniable. A tsunami of e-information is fueling the engine of today's ...

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is sensitive to—and sometimes overwhelmed by—aspects of their environment like sounds, lights, and smells, as well as their rich interior world. This concept is also ...