Blood Test

• Can a blood test tell if cancer is returning? Research is underway

  If the test, also known as a liquid biopsy, is positive, those patients could get additional experimental treatments, to try to prevent the cancer coming back.

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  Jul 8
  
• Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds

  'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.

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  Jul 7
  
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• Queen’s University researchers working on cutting-edge breast cancer research

  Cancer researchers based out of Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., are hard at work on technology that could monitor the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
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• New medical lab set to open in Vernon, B.C., but concerns about wait times persist

  It's good news for patients who need their blood samples taken as in recent years there have been complaints about long waits for service.

  Health

  May 11, 2023
• New Brunswickers can now get blood test results online

  New Brunswickers can now access their blood test results on MyHealthNB, which will 'enable citizens to be more engaged in their health care.'

  Health

  Jan 22, 2023
• Alberta-made blood test could improve breast cancer screening, but when?

  Researchers behind ground-breaking technology developed in Calgary are hoping to streamline the breast cancer screening process.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2022
• B.C. researchers hail ‘breakthrough’ in blood-based technology for cancer research

  The team has developed a blood test that uses an "unprecedented level technological resolution" to examine each cancer's unique genetic makeup.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
• Breath test could diagnose repetitive blast injuries to the brain for first time: Lawson

  There is currently no accurate way to test and diagnose a repetitive blast injury, a mild traumatic brain injury that results from pressure changes caused by an explosion.

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  Apr 11, 2022
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• Made-in-Calgary blood test for breast cancer detection now on market

  It's considered a game changer in women's health: a made-in-Calgary blood test detecting early signs of breast cancer. After 10 years of research, the team brings it to market.

  Health

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Study identifies biomarkers that could be used to quickly identify COVID-19 with blood test

  A new research study is showing positive results in developing a new COVID-19 blood test that is faster, more accurate and less expensive than what is currently being used.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2020