Simple blood test detects early emphysema in smokers before symptoms appear
Friday, March 11, 2011 - 04:32
in Health & Medicine
During a regular annual physical exam, blood is usually drawn to check the health of a person's heart, kidneys and liver. Now, researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center say a blood test that detects the early development of emphysema -- well before symptoms occur -- may someday also be offered.