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Advancements in Speeding up Diagnosis with Biomarkers

Advancements are being made in the field of diagnosis, focusing on using biomarkers like proteins or disease signatures found in easily testable bodily fluids such as urine, saliva, or blood. The French firm Zwig has developed the EndoTest, a saliva-based diagnostic tool that can provide results in 10 days. However, caution is advised as different populations may exhibit biomarkers differently based on race or ethnicity. Overall, there is optimism about progress finally being made in diagnosing a disease that has historically been underappreciated and underfunded.

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