A blood test that predicts the risk of dying

A blood test that predicts the risk of dying
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/a-blood-test-that-predicts-the-risk-of-dying-1.5424633?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR0rZDIxNLnk7ZFPE0noiKo2bI9Q8NkPGWBVbkAmL_lh5_xbkx3DRbvzf8s

"The practical value of these kinds of tests to doctors in their work and to patients in their lives is still somewhat unclear."

lunateak wrote:"The practical value of these kinds of tests to doctors in their work and to patients in their lives is still somewhat unclear."

The rest of that was....
The researchers say they hope the findings help doctors identify patients at risk of death within two years. Such patients might be followed more closely for signs of life-threatening illnesses and perhaps treated more aggressively. Patients could then be re-tested to see if the lymphocyte count, CRP and other blood tests returned to normal levels as the imminent risk of death is reduced.

Hope. Springing eternally.