The first involves sheep. Researchers have found that hair sheep are a good source of blood for use in tests to diagnose infectious diseases in people.

VOA: special.2009.08.03

The test uses saliva instead of blood to diagnose the infection.

VOA: special.2009.12.07

The same thing a doctor would take." They learn how to diagnose and manage common illnesses like colds,or chronic problems such as diabetes and heart disease.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

But,the world now has the means to rapidly diagnose malaria and treat it effectively.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09

The CT (Computed Tomography) Scan is a method often used to diagnose cancer.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

The problem? It often takes more than two months to diagnose MDR-TB.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

On the other side of town, scientists are working on a genetic test they hope will cut the time it takes to diagnose MDR-TB from 70 days to two days.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

Dr.Sweetness Siwendu treats TB patients at Site C Clinic: "It would be really great if we could have a vaccine - and if not, then at least be able to diagnose TB as soon as possible - preferably within the same day."

VOA: standard.2010.07.12