6. What Treatment Can Patients Seek for NAION ? NORDIC and Quark Pharmaceuticals have partnered to design and conduct a trial to test a new drug that could protect the optic nerve from further damage due to factors related to acute ischemic injury. For more information on the clinical trial, visit our NAION Clinical Trial FAQ page.
Best Answer: With over 200 to 300 different types of cancer there are very few ways to detect the presence of the disease. There are very, very few cancers that can be detected using a blood test. However, some times the blood work will come back as suspicious and the doctor will order further testing to determine what is going on. A blood test is only one tool in the process of diagnosis.
Blood tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check the function of your organs and show how well treatments are working. Specifically, blood tests can help doctors: 1  Evaluate how well organsâsuch as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heartâare working.2  Diagnose diseases and conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh), and coronary heart disease. 3  Find out whether you have risk factors for heart disease.verview. Blood tests are very common. When you have routine checkups, your doctor may recommend blood tests to see how your body is working. Many blood tests don't require any special preparations. For some, you may need to fast (not eat any food) for 8 to 12 hours before the test.