BIDMC neurologists use the latest tests to accurately and quickly diagnose all types of neurological conditions. Learn more.
In the U.S. there are more than 150 million emergency department (ED) visits each year, and the number is expected to rise. ED physicians face enormous pressure to quickly and correctly diagnose ...
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, a team of researchers investigated how antigen concentration and viral load in different specimen types affected the performance of severe acute ...
Successful treatment of pancreatic cancer can depend on a timely diagnosis. Various tests can help doctors rule out cancer or decide whether further testing is necessary. According to the American ...
Disparities in delayed diagnosis, access to treatment, and treatment delays among Hispanic men with metastatic prostate cancer. Adjusted and unadjusted rates of use of molecular diagnostics and ...
Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MDKey TakeawaysThyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is ...
Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...
Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...