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Study: Pinprick Blood Test Could Spot Disease 10 Years Early

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Study: Pinprick Blood Test Could Spot Disease 10 Years Early

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Above: A nurse measures the blood sugar level of a patient in Ouangani, Mayotte, on Nov. 1, 2025. Image credit: Marine Gachet/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

The Theranos scandal proves that claims about revolutionary blood testing using tiny samples are dangerous pipe dreams. Physical limitations make detectingit scientifically impossible to detect multiple biomarkers from drops of blood scientificallydrops, impossible since most disease markers existare inpresent at extremely low concentrations. Relying on small sample diagnostics leads to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.

The Conversation

Pinprick blood tests are revolutionizing healthcare by predicting diseases up to 10 years before symptoms appear. Scientists can now measure thousands of proteins and molecules from a single drop, creating accurate risk signatures for cancer, heart disease and dementia. This breakthrough shifts medicine toward prevention rather than reactive treatment.

The Times of India

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