Major differences between eGFR based on cystatin C compared with creatinine were associated with higher rates for all-cause mortality, CV events and kidney failure for outpatients, according to data ...

Sinai Health researchers have shown a blood test that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, opening the ...

Sinai Health researchers have shown a blood test that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, opening the ...

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...

Disagreement between creatinine and cystatin C kidney tests signals a much higher risk of serious disease and death, ...

In a recent study, people with osteoporosis had higher levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in their blood compared to patients who didn’t have osteoporosis. The link was strongest in young women with ...

A pioneering study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease is considerably more widespread among individuals over 85 than previously believed. The research also found that over one in ten people aged 70 ...

Finding the perfect early screening test for cancer remains a persistent challenge for the health industry. But new findings suggest that blood tests still being assessed are showing promising results ...

It Takes 2(TM) is a critical health initiative highlighting the importance of complete testing and early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly among those who have type 2 diabetes or ...

There’s new progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. About 1 in 9 US seniors has Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, which slowly impairs memory, thinking skills and the ability ...