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Blood test estimates biological ages of 11 separate organ systems to predict disease risk years ahead

Organ-age blood test may forecast disease risk

Stanford researchers developed a blood-based indicator for 11 organ systems.
The study says organ-specific biological age can help predict disease risk up to 10 years ahead.
Researchers identified the brain as especially important for longevity and mortality risk.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Long-read DNA test lifts rare disease diagnoses and could replace 15 other tests

Long-read DNA test boosts rare disease diagnoses

Long-read genome sequencing produced 3% more diagnoses in 1,000 patients.
Researchers say the test could replace 15 other standard diagnostics.
The study recommends using the method first for rare genetic disorders.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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New medium offers faster, cheaper drug-resistance detection

New Test Could Speed Detection of C. diff Drug Resistance

Researchers added fidaxomicin to standard Brucella agar to flag resistant C. difficile more easily.
In 126 positive stool samples, the method identified resistant isolates with 100% sensitivity.
The team estimated time and cost savings for larger-scale screening.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening guidelines add stool and blood options

Updated guidance adds a new stool-based molecular test recommended every three years.
A blood-based test is available for patients who refuse colonoscopy or stool testing.
Colonoscopy remains the only recommended test for higher-risk or symptomatic patients.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Blood test with AI spots four dementia-related brain diseases with 92.3% accuracy

AI blood test separates major dementia disorders in early study

Researchers reported more than 90% accuracy across four major neurodegenerative diseases and healthy aging.
The classifier was designed to detect overlapping disease processes rather than force a single label.
A blood-based approach could be cheaper and easier to scale than more invasive diagnostics.

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DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Ultrasensitive TDP-43 Test Could Sharpen Diagnosis for a Hard-to-Identify Dementia

Researchers developed an ultrasensitive assay targeting TDP-43 pathology in FTLD-TDP.
The study found elevated biomarker concentrations correlated with disease severity.
Authors say the work is an early step toward better diagnosis and trial monitoring.

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AI Imaging Method Spots Keratoconus Before Standard Exams Can

Researchers combined PS-OCT with AI to detect subtle corneal changes tied to early keratoconus.
The method focuses on collagen organization rather than corneal shape alone.
The approach could improve screening for patients being evaluated for refractive surgery.

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A Blood Test for Hard-to-Spot Testicular Cancers Moves Closer to the Clinic

A Mayo Clinic study describes a blood test that detected germ cell tumors with high accuracy in a 427-sample analysis.
The approach identified 23 of 24 cancers that standard blood markers missed.
Researchers also built a companion assay to distinguish between the two main testicular cancer types.

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How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

AI Could Change the Antibiotic Resistance Fight, but Access May Be the Hard Part

AI could speed diagnosis of drug-resistant infections that currently take days to confirm.
Fast diagnostics matter because delayed treatment raises risk in severe infections such as sepsis.
Deployment and incentive problems may be as important as the technology itself.

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Rapid Tuberculosis Biosensor Delivers Results in 60 Minutes

The biosensor targets MPT64, a protein secreted during active tuberculosis infection.
Researchers say it can deliver results in about 60 minutes.
Early tests showed selectivity against several other respiratory pathogens.

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A person wearing all white holds a plastic tube with a pink cap half full of reddish liquid in their two hands covered in purple nitrile gloves.

Blood test under development could detect liver scarring before cancer emerges

The test looks for free-floating DNA in blood associated with liver scarring.
Researchers are using a machine learning model to interpret the biological signal.
The goal is to identify a precursor state that can increase future liver cancer risk.
The assay remains in development and still requires broader validation before clinical use.

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Researchers Identify Protective Switch in Common Blood Cancer

Researchers report a biological off switch in diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
The study was published in The Journal of Immunology.
The finding may support future diagnostic and treatment research.

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Are Spark Plug Testers Even Remotely Necessary? - Jalopnik

Why a Simple Spark Test Still Matters in the Age of Complex Vehicle Diagnostics

Spark plug testers can help narrow ignition problems before expensive parts are replaced.
Inline testers are presented as the simplest and most useful option for most users.
The tool is most valuable for costly spark plugs and easy-to-access small engines.

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Urine Protein Test May Help Doctors Spot Severe Dengue Before It Escalates

Researchers identified urine proteins linked to progression toward severe dengue.
The test could offer a noninvasive way to improve patient triage.
Clinical validation will determine whether the approach reaches routine care.

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A man with clear glasses wearing a white lab coat and stethoscope looks at a holographic blue and orange image of a leg and leg bone.

Researchers Warn of AI ‘Mirages’ in Medical Imaging Systems

Researchers warn some AI systems can describe medical images they were never shown.
The behavior raises concerns beyond ordinary error because fabricated interpretations can look credible.
The finding may push developers and clinicians to test grounding and oversight more rigorously.

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Study finds imaging result waits have doubled since 2014

A report based on millions of imaging orders says result waits have doubled since 2014.
The source says the sharpest increase in delays occurred recently.
Longer turnaround times can affect follow-up care and patient uncertainty.

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Study suggests incidental findings on lung CT scans may reveal other cancers

Medical Xpress reports that some abnormalities on lung CT scans may signal other cancers.
The finding highlights the importance of careful review beyond the lungs themselves.
The research suggests incidental findings can carry meaningful diagnostic value.

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CRISPR-Inspired Diagnostics Are Reshaping How STIs Could Be Detected

The report says gene-targeting technology is transforming STI diagnosis.
CRISPR is presented not only as a gene-editing tool but also as a diagnostic technology.
The supplied source material does not include technical performance details.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Blood Test That Tells Bacteria from Virus

MeMed BV Flex measures a three-protein immune signature (TRAIL, IP-10, CRP) that distinguishes bacterial from viral infection
FDA Breakthrough Device designation commits the agency to expedited interactive review and senior staff involvement
Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions directly counters antimicrobial resistance, which causes 1.27 million deaths per year
The test targets the majority of primary care antibiotic prescriptions, which are predominantly for viral respiratory infections

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