Hoylake doctor launches test that detects diseases before they appear – Wirral Globe

A WIRRAL doctor has announced the launch of DNA Epigenetic testing which can detect disease in the body before it appears.

Doctor Professor Frank Joseph from Hoylake founded the company, Dam Health, which emerged as medical diagnostic leaders during the Covid-19 pandemic.

DAM Health is now expanding into new areas of healthcare, launching DNA Epigenetic testing, a kit that detects potential illness and provides life expectancy guidance.

Professor Frank Joseph, Medical Director of DAM Health, said: "DAM Health are working on a full portfolio of healthcare services and products both online and in-clinic with an array of rapid diagnostic tests to be readily available to the public, as well as point-of-care machines, which offer more in-depth results.

"The launch of an online GP will also lead us to our main objective of subscription-based healthcare.

"DAM are moving into the blood test field over the next 12 months; full blood counts, looking at the biochemistry of the blood to detect markers which might indicate certain diseases in places such as the kidney and liver.

"The DNA test kits are particularly big news and are providing popular all over the world. This is preventative healthcare in action. It is a very exciting time for the company as we set our sights on becoming a global leader in healthcare and diagnostics."

The 170 saliva test can distinguish between your chronological and biological age, with the former referring to how many years you have lived, and the latter an estimate of the body's decline based on subtle DNA markers.

The health firm also say the test can show patients what diseases they may be susceptible to, and offer an estimate of their eye, memory and hearing age.

DAM Health's Director of Research and Innovation, Dami Aboyeji, believes the new technology will become increasingly important in modern healthcare.

Aboyeji said: "DNA Epigenetics shows when people have certain changes to their genes which affect your lifestyle. This information will provide insight into intolerances and diseases you may be susceptible to, long before they appear.

"It is a wealth of information. DNA Epigenetics can tell you your biological age compared to your chronological age and advanced testing can even tell people the age of their eyes.

"In short, it is looking at what the DNA is telling us about your health and your lifestyle.

"I believe this technology is going to become so much more important in the future because we have always believed evolution is something that happens over a long period of time.

"But DNA Epigenetics shows us the changes which are happening within our lifetime and can even show people the effects drinking alcohol has on their body, or certain foods.

"On the other hand, it can give a clear idea of what we should be eating and drinking and what types of exercise are right for our body types."

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