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FDA approves blood test to detect colon cancer for those at average risk

Monday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday morning approved a blood test to screen for colorectal cancer in certain individuals.The blood test, known as Shield and manufactured by Guardant Health, is already commercially available, but FDA approval will help broaden... Read More.

What to know about the blood test to detect colon cancer recommended by an FDA panel

Saturday, May 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A blood test to screen for colorectal cancer is one step closer to receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.An FDA advisory panel -- the Medical Devices Advisory Committee -- recommended FDA approval of the Shield blood test on Thursday... Read More.

How AI is being used to detect, treat cancer — and the potential risks for patients

Friday, July 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Artificial intelligence, or AI, is continuing to expand into many areas of our lives and one of those is cancer detection.Researchers are using machine-learning to build tools in the realm of cancer detection and diagnosing, potentially catching tumors or lesions that... Read More.

TSA rolls out new program at LAX to better detect drones around airports

Monday, August 29 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- After drone sightings and even reports of a man flying in a jetpack around Los Angeles International Airport, the federal government is rolling out new tech that could better detect objects entering restricted airspace.The project, called the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test... Read More.

Late-stage cervical cancer still on the rise despite ways to prevent, detect and treat early

Tuesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cervical cancer is usually caused by human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted infection so common nearly all sexually active men and women will get the virus in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Despite a widely available vaccine... Read More.

Experts looking for ways to prevent hot car deaths, new radar technology could detect heartbeats

Monday, June 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Every year, approximately 38 children die from being left in a hot car, according to Kids and Cars Safety, a national nonprofit that tracks hot car deaths and aims to prevent vehicle-related risks to children and pets.As the U.S. heads into... Read More.

Incarcerated women train service dogs to detect disabling conditions

Tuesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Natalie Tapio has been living with a chronic seizure disorder, but with her service dog Dexter by her side, managing her condition has become a little easier.He will alert her when she’s about to seize.Tapio started experiencing catatonic seizures, a form of... Read More.

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