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What is the primary material used to make the Q-Pad?
What is the primary material used to make the Q-Pad?
- Silk
- Recycled paper
- Synthetic cotton
- Organic cotton (correct)
What is the biomarker used to analyze blood sugar levels from menstrual blood?
What is the biomarker used to analyze blood sugar levels from menstrual blood?
- HBA1C
- A1C (correct)
- Glycated hemoglobin
- Insulin resistance
According to Sara Naseri, what is the benefit of using menstrual blood for health insights?
According to Sara Naseri, what is the benefit of using menstrual blood for health insights?
- It is a one-time test
- It provides insights regularly and non-invasively (correct)
- It is an invasive procedure
- It is only suitable for women above 40
What is a potential future diagnostic capability of menstrual blood?
What is a potential future diagnostic capability of menstrual blood?
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Who approved the Q-Pad and A1C Test?
Who approved the Q-Pad and A1C Test?
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Study Notes
Menstrual Blood as a Diagnostic Tool
- Menstrual blood can be used to measure blood sugar levels.
- In 2024, the FDA approved the Q-Pad and A1C Test, a diagnostic menstrual pad developed by Qvin, a biotechnology research company.
- The Q-Pad is an organic cotton period pad that collects menstrual blood, which is then analyzed in a laboratory to measure average blood sugar levels over three weeks using the A1C biomarker.
- The Q-Pad provides a non-invasive way for women to gain insights about their health regularly using their menstrual blood.
- The diagnostic capabilities of menstrual blood may be extended to diagnose other conditions, such as HPV or endometriosis.
- Sara Naseri, CEO and co-founder of Qvin, emphasizes the potential of menstrual blood as a diagnostic tool, containing a wealth of clinically relevant information.
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Learn about the innovative use of menstrual blood to measure blood sugar levels through the Q-Pad and A1C Test. This diagnostic tool has been approved by the FDA and can analyze average blood sugar levels over three weeks.
