Your World of Legal Intelligence
 United Kingdom | +44 (0) 20 7284 8080

Edinburgh scientists discover simple language test that could diagnose brain tumours

Document Cited in Related
Vincent
AuthorAlexander Smail
Published date16 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The 'Noah's Ark' test, which was devised at the university, involves patients naming as many animals as they can in 60 seconds

According to medical charity Brain Tumour Research, the task may help GPs identify patients with common symptoms such as headaches who are most likely to have a brain tumour.

READ MORE — NHS shares hayfever tips to reduce symptoms amid Edinburgh pollen bomb

A study funded by The Brain Tumour Charity consisting of 270 participants found that people with brain tumours scored significantly lower on the test than those who had headaches but no tumours.

The 'Noah's Ark' task is already used to help assess cognitive function of patients with neurological conditions, but scientists have said that the new study marks the first time that it has been used to help diagnose tumours faster.

According to The Brain Tumour Charity, a score of 14 or more animals in one minute was found to differentiate...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT