Electrochemical portable assays by applying data analysis capability enabled patients to
use real-time medical instruments and health-related information. The trace determination of …

A biomarker may be a molecule secreted by a tumor or a specific response of the body to the
presence of cancer cells. Cancer biomarkers include a wide range of biological factors such …

Background Clinical guidelines advise GPs in England which patients warrant an urgent
referral for suspected cancer. This study assessed how often GPs follow the guidelines …

Background There is substantial variation in the use of urgent suspected cancer referral (2-
week wait [2WW]) between practices. Aim To examine the change in use of 2WW referrals in …

Background Expediting cancer diagnosis may be achieved by targeted decreases in referral
thresholds to increase numbers of patients referred for urgent investigation. Methods Clinical …

Cancer is a global health challenge, with changing demographics and lifestyle factors
producing an increasing burden worldwide. Screening advancements are enabling earlier …

Background The diagnostic assessment of abdominal symptoms in primary care presents a
challenge. Evidence is needed about the positive predictive values (PPVs) of abdominal …

Background The levels of resource losses due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and
mental distress may change during the pandemic period. Based on the Conservation of …

Background The majority of colorectal cancer is diagnosed in patients following symptomatic
presentation in the UK. Aim To identify windows of opportunity for timely investigations or …

Background The incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in adults< 50 years of age. As a
primarily unscreened population, they may have clinically important delays to diagnosis and …