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Millions of women around the world are affected with common womb condition endometriosis. Endometriosis, which can damage the fertility, arises when cells normally found in the womb lining or endometrium attaches themselves to other parts of the pelvic area, causing scar tissue, pain and inflammation. [Photo Credit] At the moment, many women have to wait up to 11 years for a diagnosis of endometriosis, and undergo surgery with a general anesthetic. But the new test involves a quick biopsy of the womb lining, taken through the vagina while the patient is awake. Researchers from Australia & Jordan tried the new method on 99 patients. They tested the samples taken for the presence of nerve fibres which predict endometriosis, with almost 100 % accuracy. They said that there is still a substantial delay in the diagnosis of endometriosis in most countries. The length of time from the onset of symptoms to the definite diagnosis is often quite long, with an average of six to ten years in...

Alzheimer’s affects millions of people around the world. This disease occurs when tiny fragments of protein, called amyloid plaques, clump together & stick to the outside of brain cells. As these clumps get bigger, they stop the nerve cells from talking to each other. One of the main symptoms is loss of short-term memory. Other signs include lack of concentration, confusion and a tendency to wander aimlessly. [Photo Credit] Now the simple skin test can detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. This test would help to start the treatment earlier. It works by looking for signs of inflammation in tiny skin cells. Initial results suggest it's up to 98 % accurate in detecting the condition. At the moment, there's no simple way to diagnose Alzheimer's. Doctors often rely on relatives' descriptions of behavioral changes or memory loss to make an initial diagnosis. A simple test that picks up the early signs would mean treatment can start earlier. Though there ...