Tag Archives: early diagnosis

New Study Links High Prolactin Levels to 20% Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

(IN BRIEF) A landmark international study has provided robust evidence that elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in breast development, increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, along … Read the full press release

University of Exeter’s New Algorithm Enhances Early Cancer Detection through Blood Test Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has developed a new algorithm for interpreting blood test results, helping GPs detect potential cancer warning signs earlier, particularly through variations in platelet count. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Study: Single Genetic Test Offers Early Diagnosis for Children with Rare Disorders

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of Exeter, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and the University of Cambridge introduces a novel approach to genetic testing, potentially revolutionizing the diagnosis of rare developmental disorders in children. By … Read the full press release

Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) launched new leprosy strategy focused on interrupting leprosy transmission through early diagnosis and treatment

Experts present lessons learned from past control programs and new approaches to eliminating diseases such as leprosy and malaria. The Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) launches a new strategy to help eliminate leprosy. For over 15 years, the annual symposium of … Read the full press release