CRISPR Fix for Cholesterol: A Shot That Could Permanently Lower LDL
Introduction High levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol remain a primary risk factor for atherosclerosis and heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite effective treatments like statins and PCSK9 inhibitors, many patients struggle with medication side effects, adherence, or...
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Blood Test for 50 Cancers: Does the Galleri Test Really Work?
Introduction The prospect of a single blood test that can screen for 50 different cancers seems almost too good to be true. Yet that’s precisely the promise of the Galleri test from biotech company GRAIL. By detecting certain genetic or...
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Endometriosis Non-Surgery Diagnosis: New Blood Test in Development
Introduction Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age, yet it can take years to diagnose. The condition, in which tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causes debilitating pain, heavy periods, and fertility issues....
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Alzheimer’s Blood Test: Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease with a Simple Blood Draw
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, gradually erodes memory, cognition, and the ability to perform daily tasks. While no cure exists, early diagnosis is crucial: it allows families to plan, consider emerging therapies, and possibly slow disease...
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