Molecular Diagnostics
Point-of-Care MDx System Enables Simple, Fast and Accurate Diagnosis in Near Patient Setting
An automated point of care MDx system enables rapid, effortless and accurate molecular diagnostic testing of infectious diseases, drug resistance, and genetic testing from human specimens. More...22 Mar 2023
Biomarker-Based Approach Could Identify Early Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Even if pancreatic cancer is detected in its early stages, it usually spreads cells throughout the body, leading to an elevated risk of recurrence. Now, researchers have discovered a set of biomarkers that may help understand whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to remain benign or develop into cancer. More...20 Mar 2023
Simple, Inexpensive Genetic Test Can Identify MS Patients at Risk of Fatal Brain Infection
Leading multiple sclerosis (MS) experts are recommending genetic testing to identify MS patients with an increased likelihood of experiencing serious medication side effects, particularly a fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). More...20 Mar 2023
Unique Dye-Based Tests to Revolutionize Early-Detection Pancreatic Cancer Diagnostics
Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer, with 74 out of every 100 patients succumbing to it within a year of diagnosis as it is often detected too late to be treated effectively. Now, that could change with the development of new tests that use dyes to detect the possibility of malignancy in fluid extracted from pancreatic cysts. When appropriately evaluated, these cysts can provide a means of detecting pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage. More...17 Mar 2023
Novel Lymph Liquid Biopsy Could Transform Approach for Identifying Cancer Recurrence Risk
Although the crucial role of the lymphatic system in metastasis has been acknowledged for some time, obtaining patient lymph for analysis has been difficult. Scientists have now pioneered a platform to collect and analyze patient lymph using surgical drain fluid, which is routinely accessible. This lymphatic fluid is abundant in T-cells, proteins, and other biomarkers, making it a valuable resource for gaining early and highly sensitive insights into the body's immune response to cancer compared to blood samples. More...17 Mar 2023
First-of-Its-Kind High-Throughput Diagnostic Test for Infectious Vaginitis Uses Only One Swab
Accurate diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is vital in determining the proper treatment and reducing the possibilities of associated complications and the buildup of drug resistance. Now, a comprehensive diagnostic test directly detects the three most common infectious causes of vaginitis using a high-throughput molecular diagnostic platform for large laboratories. More...17 Mar 2023
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