Molecular Diagnostics

Blood Test Could Identify Which Patients Need Antibiotics
Acute respiratory infections caused by bacterial or viral pathogens are among the most common reasons for seeking medical car and despite improvements in pathogen-based diagnostics, most patients receive inappropriate antibiotics. More...31 Jan 2016

Oral HPVs Associated with Risk of Incident Head and Neck Cancers
A prospective study suggests that detection in the oral cavity of certain human papillomavirus types is associated with higher risk of incident head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting that the role of HPV in HNSCC may be even more important than currently recognized. More...31 Jan 2016

New Approach to Aid in Diagnosing Lower Back Pain Revealed
In a clinical study, scientists have identified a potential new method, based on biochemical profiling of serum for circulating cytokines, that may assist in refining personalized diagnoses of disc diseases and possibly even in distinguishing between severe and mild conditions. More...27 Jan 2016



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