A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough screening developed by researchers at Arizona State University evaluates urine for certain compounds that may identify children with autism. And with autism diagnoses skyrocketing 175% between 2011 and 2022, spotting the developmental disorder sooner, … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. The test can aid doctors in determining whether a patient’s memory problems are due to Alzheimer’s or a number of other medical conditions that can cause cognitive … Read more
A new at-home saliva test could help identify men with a high risk of prostate cancer more accurately than blood tests, leading to earlier diagnosis and more successful treatment. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men, after skin cancer. Currently, there is no standard test to screen for prostate cancer. A doctor … Read more