Detect the chemical fingerprints of cancer in a few hours?
A study highlights a new technique for detecting different cancers at an early stage by spotting their unique fingerprints via ...
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Bone cancer: these signs not to be neglected
The symptoms of primary bone cancer may not be apparent or may seem benign at the start of the disease; ...
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Soon a urine test to detect the deadliest cancer in the world?
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a urine test that can detect some early signs of lung cancer. ...
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HIV: what are the screening methods?
This Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. To reduce contamination, screening remains essential. THE ESSENTIAL December 1st is World ...
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Chemical submission: reimbursement of screening kits soon to be tested
On the occasion of the International Day Against Violence Against Women, the Prime Minister announces the experimentation of tests to ...
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HIV screening in pharmacies: the system is being tested in Alpes-Maritimes
Six pharmacies in the Alpes-Maritimes are offering, for the first time in France, support for patients who carry out a ...
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Nearly half of those over 40 suffer from this heart disease without knowing it
Nearly half of adults over the age of 40 suffer from atherosclerosis without knowing it, according to a study by ...
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Myopia screening: “after the age of 8-10, it is too late and it is a great loss of opportunity for the child”
On the occasion of national myopia week, meeting with Dr. Vincent Dédès, ophthalmologist in Hauts-de-France and President of the SNOF ...
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Heart failure: a screening campaign organized in our hospitals
25 hospitals and clinics organize a heart failure screening day between September and December. Objective: raise awareness and promote early ...
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Dawson star James Van Der Beek announces he has cancer
James Van Der Beek, the famous Dawson from the eponymous series from the 2000s, announced that he was suffering from ...
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Malaria: towards screening tests without blood sampling?
Researchers have developed a device capable of detecting malaria without requiring a blood sample, which could revolutionize screening in countries ...
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Cancer: soon a blood screening test in one hour?
Scientists have developed a new test capable of quickly detecting certain cancer markers in the blood. Simple and affordable, it ...
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Sickle cell anemia: screening will be generalized to all newborns from November 1
As part of the national program, neonatal screening for sickle cell anemia, a hereditary genetic blood disease, will be generalized ...
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Detect diseases early using a urine test?
A simple urine test could be enough to detect signs of certain diseases well before symptoms appear, according to a ...
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The HAS recommends expanding the detection of chromosomal abnormalities in free circulating DNA tests for T21
The Haute Autorité de Santé recommends offering pregnant women, as part of screening for Down syndrome, examinations based on circulating ...
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Breast cancer: 3 good reasons to get screened
In 2022-2023, less than one in two French women (48.2%) participated in organized breast cancer screening. THE ESSENTIAL 61,214 new ...
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Gestational diabetes: simplified blood sugar test turns out to be unreliable
Finger-prick blood sugar screening in pregnant women misses 70% of cases of gestational diabetes. THE ESSENTIAL The "occasional" blood glucose ...
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Heart failure: what are the 4 warning signs?
If not detected early and treated, heart failure can be potentially severe or even fatal. THE ESSENTIAL 4 signs of ...
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Famous Musician Diagnosed with Blood Cancer Warns of the Importance of Screening
Roger O'Donnell, a member of The Cure, has announced that he has been battling a rare form of blood cancer ...
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STI: from September 1, screenings without prescription or fees
Patients will be able to get laboratory tests, without a prescription, for five sexually transmitted infections: HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, ...
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Cancers in Young Americans: Same Cancers But Earlier and More Common Than in Their Elders
A recent American study reveals an alarming increase in cancers among younger generations. People born in the 1980s and 1990s ...
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Testicular cancer: detect it early!
Testicular cancer is often perceived as a rare disease, yet it is the most common cancer in young men aged ...
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A saliva test to better detect heart failure
A team of researchers has developed a device that could facilitate the screening of heart failure by measuring its biomarkers ...
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A child who is not interested in his toys: is it a sign of autism?
Can a child's lack of interest in toys be an indicator of autism? This behavior deserves special attention from parents ...
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Autism screening in children: why is it still too late?
Early detection of autism in children is crucial for their development and social integration. However, despite scientific advances and increased ...
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Tuberculosis: a new radiotracer to detect this disease with precision
British and American researchers have developed a more accurate method of detecting tuberculosis using positron emission tomography. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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Blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s disease at 91%
Researchers have developed a new blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer's-type dementia early. THE ESSENTIAL Improving the diagnosis of ...
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Colorectal cancer: not yet enough colonoscopies in France
"The proportion of people having had a colonoscopy following a positive colorectal cancer test has decreased," says Santé Publique France. ...
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Breast cancer: “Screening and monitoring of depression symptoms are essential”
Dr. Antonio Di Meglio draws attention to the fact that women with breast cancer can also suffer from depression during ...
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Bone Cancer: 8 Signs That Should Alert You
Primary bone cancer, although rare, represents a major public health issue, affecting around 1,000 people each year in France, 70% ...
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