A screening test can determine if a person has an infection with hepatitis B. It involves a blood test that detects antigens and antibodies for hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B, or hep B, is a ...

Geneoscopy, Inc., a healthcare diagnostics company advancing the next generation of tools for gastrointestinal health, today announced the launch of ColoSense NextStep, a provider-enabled, opt-in ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older. The maker of the test, Palo Alto, California-based ...

LR+ = positive likelihood ratio; LR– = negative likelihood ratio; PSA = prostate-specific antigen; PSE = EpiSwitch prostate screening. *—Binary PSA is defined as a simple test using a fixed cutoff ...

Share on Pinterest A new screening test could help diagnose lung cancer earlier than traditional CT scans. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images About 1.8 million deaths each year are attributable to lung ...

A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test that can be done at home could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death by 33%, according to a new study. A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening ...

According to the former Fierce 15 winner, the test’s sensitivity was able to deliver a negative predictive value of 99.7%, or a 3-in-1,000 chance of lung cancer with a negative result. (Cecilia ...

A single-question alcohol use screen and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT-C) can be used to detect unhealthy alcohol use and alcohol use disorder. Their performance is ...