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health1 year ago

Advancements in Accessible Alzheimer's Detection Methods

A new finger-prick blood test for Alzheimer's disease, developed by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, offers a highly accessible and nearly as accurate alternative to traditional venous blood sampling. This test, which measures biomarkers like pTau217, can be mailed to labs without requiring specialized transportation, making it suitable for regions with limited infrastructure. The test's accessibility could significantly enhance early detection and research opportunities for Alzheimer's globally, although it is not intended for general population screening.

via Neuroscience News|
#alzheimers#biomarkers#early-detection
health2 years ago

Revolutionary Finger-Prick Test Diagnoses Common STIs in Minutes

A new finger-prick test can diagnose trichomoniasis, one of the world's most common STIs, in just five minutes. The infection, caused by a parasite, often goes undetected because 70% of cases are asymptomatic. The test can detect an antibody specific to the infection from just one drop of blood and costs less than $20 to develop. Once diagnosed, trichomoniasis is easily cured with antibiotics. The at-home finger-prick test identifies an antibody produced by both men and women when infected, so can diagnose both sexes.

via Daily Mail|
#antibody#diagnosis#finger-prick-test
health2 years ago

Rapid Test Targets Unknown STD Outbreak.

A new, affordable finger-prick diagnostic test developed by Washington State University researcher John Alderete could help combat the prevalent but underdiagnosed sexually transmitted infection, Trichomonas vaginalis. The test delivers results in just five minutes and costs under $20. Trich is easily curable with metronidazole but is often only diagnosed when symptoms are present. Alderete’s test requires only a drop of blood to detect a specific antibody unique to Trich, making it more accessible and user-friendly. The test aims to meet World Health Organization “ASSURED” standards for disease detection, with hopes of benefiting low-resource countries and curbing the spread of the infection.

via SciTechDaily|
#diagnostic-test#finger-prick-test#health