Which is why, in part, the promise — and boom — of blood biomarkers testing has moved quickly in the past three to five years, researchers say. The FDA recently cleared two blood tests that detect ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Biomarker testing uses blood, saliva, or tissue to measure specific health metrics and provide insights into your body’s functioning.

Precision medicine has revolutionized the landscape of neurological care, shifting from “one-size-fits-all” approaches to ...

—This study demonstrated that implementing a standardized approach to biomarker testing, including provider education, EHR templates, and order sets, increased comprehensive biomarker testing rates in ...

Biomarkers — aka biological markers — are measurable indicators of health that can detect disease, monitor treatment, and guide preventive care. Types of biomarkers vary by purpose, including ...

Only 35% of advanced cancer patients received comprehensive genomic profiling testing. Tested patients were more likely to receive targeted therapies. Testing rates increased slightly over time and ...

Young lung cancer patients have a higher incidence of targetable biomarkers, necessitating comprehensive testing for ALK fusions and EGFR mutations. Repeat biomarker testing is essential when ...

This video is no longer available. One of the most important reasons for the recent improvements in lung cancer treatments is biomarker testing — testing to determine the exact kind of cancer a ...

This retrospective analysis compared molecular testing outcomes among newly diagnosed cases of metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) from 2 periods: March 2017 to May 2019 and July 2019 to ...

Despite the clinical utility of biomarker testing in patients with prostate cancer, the tests are infrequently ordered, preventing optimized care. Despite guideline recommendations and the efficacy of ...

Biomarker testing uses blood, saliva, or tissue to measure specific health metrics and provide insights into your body’s functioning. Testing can identify potential health issues early, track changes ...