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Period Blood: The Overlooked Key to Women's Health

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

Innovative startups and research groups are exploring the potential of menstrual blood as a noninvasive, at-home diagnostic tool for gynecological conditions like endometriosis, leveraging its unique cellular and molecular content to improve early detection and treatment, despite current funding and societal challenges.

Autism Signs May Be Hidden in Your Gait

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News

Research suggests that certain gait patterns, such as toe-walking or specific arm movements, could be indicators of autism, but these are not definitive and may be influenced by various factors. The article discusses the complexity of diagnosing autism based on physical behaviors and emphasizes the importance of tolerance and understanding of neurodiversity.

Waters to Acquire Becton Dickinson's Diagnostics Unit in $17.5 Billion Merger

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters

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Source: Reuters

Waters Corp is acquiring a Becton Dickinson bioscience and diagnostics unit in a $17.5 billion stock-and-cash deal, aiming to expand its presence in clinical and diagnostic markets, while Becton Dickinson exits a tariff-sensitive segment to focus on core medtech. The deal, structured through a Reverse Morris Trust, will result in Waters owning 61% of the new company, with Becton Dickinson shareholders holding 39%, but has faced skepticism from investors due to execution risks.

Becton Dickinson and Waters Corp. Merge in $17.5B Deal to Create Life Science and Diagnostics Leader

Originally Published 6 months ago — by BD Newsroom

Waters Corporation and BD's Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions are merging in a $17.5 billion deal to create a leading life science and diagnostics company, expanding their market reach, increasing recurring revenue, and delivering significant synergies and growth projections by 2025 and 2030.

What Your Snot Reveals About Your Health

Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC

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Source: BBC

Scientists are exploring how the analysis of snot's color, consistency, and microbiome can provide valuable insights into health conditions like infections, allergies, and lung diseases, potentially leading to new diagnostic and treatment methods such as nasal microbiome transplants and personalized medicine approaches.

Bill Gates optimistic about advances in Alzheimer's research and blood testing

Originally Published 6 months ago — by statnews.com

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Bill Gates shares his optimism about the fight against Alzheimer's disease, highlighting recent breakthroughs like blood-based diagnostic tests, new treatments, and increased research funding, which together offer hope for earlier detection and more effective interventions in the future.

Portable device quickly detects HIV and COVID-19 with high accuracy

Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Brighter Side of News

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Source: The Brighter Side of News

Scientists at Mass General Brigham have developed LUCAS, a portable, highly accurate, and rapid bioluminescent test that detects viruses like HIV and COVID-19 in under 23 minutes, with potential to improve diagnostics especially in resource-limited settings.