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Detecting the undetected: measuring levels of three proteins in the blood can aid detection of undiagnosed prediabetes New research has identified a three-protein signature in the blood that can improve detection of impaired glucose tolerance, a form of prediabetes Their results also indicate that fasting before the blood sample is taken does not significantly change the reliability of the three-protein…

Novel blood test dramatically slashing waiting times in South London A new blood test used by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust can cut the average waiting time for results from around 10 days to just six minutes The test’s speed means clinicians can move data between devices in a timely manner, meaning results can be viewed in real-time…

Prostate cancer treatments at record high due to Covid delays (paywall) Record numbers of men are undergoing treatment for prostate cancer as a result of delays accessing care during the pandemic, new data shows https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/11/02/prostate-cancer-treatments-record-high-due-covid-delays/   Pancreatic cancer could be diagnosed up to three years earlier Pancreatic cancer could be identified in patients up to three years earlier than current…

5 million to be invited to participate in early disease diagnosis scheme Our Future Health is aiming to recruit 3 million people in the UK this autumn to take part in this project to diagnose and treat diseases earlier 5 million will eventually be recruited, with participants sharing their health records and giving blood samples, as well as having their…