Breakthrough Rapid Blood Test to Detect Cancer & Identify Infections

The breakthrough blood test could transform patient care by rapidly distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections and detecting cancers.

Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University researchers have developed a breakthrough blood test that could transform patient care by rapidly distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections and detecting certain cancers.

The new test’s speed and accuracy can help clinicians deliver the right treatment faster, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and catch cancers earlier, leading to improved patient outcomes and potentially saving lives.

“We’re excited about what this means for cancer patients. This project combines cutting-edge diagnostics with artificial intelligence to support more personalized, effective care. It’s about delivering the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.”

— Dr. Lehana Thabane, Chair of the JRI Scientific Committee & VP of Research at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

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