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Simple Spit Test Could Diagnose Concussions
A noninvasive saliva test accurately identified concussions in a study of hundreds of rugby players.
Simple Spit Test Could Diagnose Concussions
Simple Spit Test Could Diagnose Concussions

A noninvasive saliva test accurately identified concussions in a study of hundreds of rugby players.

A noninvasive saliva test accurately identified concussions in a study of hundreds of rugby players.

diagnostics, neuroscience, disease & medicine

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First Alzheimer’s Blood Test Rolled Out for Clinical Use in US
Shawna Williams | Nov 2, 2020 | 4 min read
The test will be a cheaper and more accessible alternative to currently available diagnostic tools, researchers say.
The Hunt for a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
Shawna Williams | Dec 1, 2019 | 10 min read
Researchers hope circulating biomarkers will enable earlier detection and better monitoring of the neurodegenerative disorder—and perhaps help usher in new treatments.
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