Depending on which hospital you go to for your low-risk surgical procedure, you may be 2.4 times more or less likely to be sent for unnecessary blood tests. This is among the findings of a study ...

Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Our andrology laboratory offers several diagnostic tests that can help your treatment process, including semen analysis, sperm penetration assay, and an anti-sperm antibody test. The acrosome cap is a ...

India, March 23 -- Advances in cancer research are improving how doctors diagnose and monitor diseases. One emerging tool is ...

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is pleased to announce new guidance out of the United States Department of Agriculture which will streamline the glanders testing protocol for importing ...

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could have far-reaching implications on how law enforcement catches drunken drivers. In the past, if a suspected drunken driving suspect refused to give a breath ...

They say members may now decide on the use of their own blood in medical care, following a doctrinal clarification, while its ...

Blood tests cannot detect throat cancer. However, they can help indicate a person’s overall health. Doctors may use them to determine whether a person is a suitable candidate for certain types of ...

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant doctrinal clarification on the use of blood in medical care, granting ...

Researchers say a simple blood test could help flag which older women face a higher risk of dementia long before any symptoms ...