#early detection

In a Virginia Tech study, pet dogs trained by their owners found spotted lanternfly egg masses that human experts missed, outperforming searchers by more than 2-to-1 in real-world vineyard tests.

Researchers analyzing hundreds of samples identified oral and gut microbial signatures linked to gastric cancer, suggesting saliva-based screening could help detect disease earlier and clarify how mouth bacteria help re-

Scientists report the strongest evidence yet that Barrett’s esophagus is the starting point for esophageal adenocarcinoma, sharpening the case for earlier detection and surveillance.

A population-based study from Karolinska Institutet, published in BMJ Oncology, found that anemia detected in health care was associated with both a higher risk of cancer and higher mortality in adults.

With over 600 million people affected globally, osteoarthritis is increasingly diagnosed in younger, active individuals. Researchers are developing blood-based infrared spectroscopy tests to catch it before joint damage begins.