A new noninvasive screening test that uses a stool sample may revolutionize the way most colon cancers are detected. Saliva test detects illegal drug use. The test, an automated flow immunoassay, can also be used to test for alcohol, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines, says its maker.
Glucose monitor begins clinical trials.
The device is being evaluated within a system of care that includes home use of the Diasensor and regular evaluation of a patient's blood glucose. The device automatically transmits glucose readings to a secure Web site where they can be viewed by patients' healthcare providers. Blood test for lung cancer nearing reality. A new study, presented at the annual congress of the American College of Surgeons, finds a potential marker in bone marrow that may help doctors detect lung cancer with a simple blood test. Fibrinogen test better indicator of heart disease than gold standard.