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Image: Histopathology of a prostate biopsy showing normal prostatic glands and glands of prostate cancer prostate adenocarcinoma in right upper aspect of image (Photo courtesy of Nephron).

Urine-Based Test Improves Detection of Prostate Cancer

A new urine-based test improved prostate cancer detection, including detecting more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, compared to traditional models based on prostate serum antigen, or PSA, levels.   More...
01 Jun 2015

Novel Classifier Test Helps Reduce Invasive Procedures in Lung Cancer Diagnosis

In a large prospective multicenter set of two clinical validation studies, a new bronchial genomic test was found effective in helping to prevent unnecessary invasive, often risky and expensive procedures during diagnosis of suspected lung cancer cases.  More...
01 Jun 2015
Image: The cobas KRAS mutation real-time polymerase chain reaction test (Photo courtesy of Roche).

KRAS Mutation Test for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Approved

A real-time polymerase chain reaction test has been designed to identify the Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene mutations in tumor samples from metastatic colorectal cancer patients and aid clinicians in determining a therapeutic path for them.  More...
27 May 2015
Image: The MassARRAY mass spectrometer (Photo courtesy of Agena Bioscience).

New Light Shed on the Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The transient receptor potential superfamily in humans comprises 27 cation channels with permeability to monovalent and divalent cations and these channels are widely expressed within humans on cells and tissues and have significant sensory and regulatory roles on most physiological functions.  More...
27 May 2015
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Blood Signature Analysis Helps Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease Earlier

The diagnosis of Parkinson's is usually not established until advanced neurodegeneration leads to clinically detectable symptoms involving the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain.   More...
26 May 2015
Image: Histopathology of a spinal cord from an infant with multiple joint contractures present at birth (Photo courtesy of Dimitri P. Agamanolis, MD).

Infant Stiff-Joint Syndromes Matched to Possible Genetic Origins

There are over 400 specific disorders that are, or can be, associated with multiple contractures in the newborn and a better understanding of disorders with contractures and their associated genetics is critical for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.  More...
25 May 2015

Advanced NGS Partnership Paves Way for More Accessible Personalized Medicine in Cancer

New next generation sequencing test panels have been developed to provide more affordable advanced NGS testing that can help doctors choose the most effective cancer treatments based on tumor type and an individual’s genetic profile, an important step towards making personalized medicine broadly accessible. First launch is of a NGS colon cancer test panel.  More...
24 May 2015
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