Experts believe the 15-minute test could save lives and lead to more appropriate treatment.
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A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS.
The 15-minute blood test can fast-track diagnosis by telling medics whether patients are suffering from a bacterial or viral infection.
Some 48,000 people in the UK die from sepsis each year, with 245,000 people affected annually
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, according to the…
The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions
Only two thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis for the memory robbing condition in the UK
The test looks for certain proteins in the blood which show the immune system is responding to the first signs of cancer
A new blood test is being developed by scientists to help detect brain tumours
