Routine eye test leads to brain tumour discovery for woman who ignored symptoms
A 55-YEAR-OLD woman from Scotland is encouraging people to get their eyesight checked, after it was discovered she had two brain tumours following a routine eye test. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Dementia: Take the SAGE test to detect early signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment
DEMENTIA signs and symptoms are difficult to spot because the disease can differ from person to person. But certain tests have been developed to detect early signs of cognitive decline, one being the SAGE test. Daily Express :: Health Feed
‘Don’t CHAIN US to Brussels!’ Brexiteers urge May to TOUGHEN UP – ‘We must TEST EU’
TORY Brexiteers today stepped up warnings to Theresa May not to seek a deal with Brussels that shackles Britain to the European Union even after we leave. Daily Express :: News Feed
Breast cancer symptoms: Spot early signs and reduce risks of a mammogram with this test
BREAST cancer is commonly associated with women, but although rarer, there are cases of men developing the disease. As well as recognising symptoms it’s also important to get checked. But what are the screening and test options available? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Blood test can spot autism in children
A NEW blood test has been found to spot autism in children – allowing intensive behavioural therapy at an early age. Until now there has not been a biological test for children on the autism spectrum. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Breath test to detect cancer: Huge breakthrough to reduce invasive tests
BREATHALYSERS which detect some of the deadliest cancers are expected to become available in GP surgeries within a few years. The kits identify biomarkers in the breath and match them to different cancer signatures. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Deutsche Bank FAILS stress test as ‘malfunctioning’ giant shocks experts
DEUTSCHE Bank’s demise has gathered pace after its US wing dramatically failed the US Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests due to “widespread and critical deficiencies” which could cause chaos if the global finance system lurched back towards a 2008-like crisis. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Results-in-hours test could prevent ‘superbug’ deaths
SCIENTISTS are developing a DNA test to identify infections within hours and beat deadly hospital “superbugs”. Experts believe the government-funded research will help save lives as well as prevent the prescribing of unnecessary antibiotics, which is fuelling drug-resistant diseases. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Blood test detects heart attack in minutes
A NEW blood test that diagnoses heart attacks in 15 minutes could free up doctors’ time and save the NHS millions of pounds a year. Scientists say A&E medics could make an almost immediate heart attack diagnosis without samples being sent to a lab. Daily Express :: Health Feed
A tougher road ahead: Five minute guide to…changes to your vehicle’s MOT test
NEW tougher MOT rules come into force today and motorists who break them risk fines, penalty points and invalidating their car insurance. The bad news is that more cars are expected to fail the new test, with diesel drivers particularly vulnerable. Daily Express :: Finance Feed