Molecular Diagnostics
Novel Method Combining Nano Informatics and AI Paves Way for Cancer Blood Tests
A new method combines nano informatics and machine learning to predict cancer cell behavior with high accuracy, paving the way for new clinical tests to monitor disease progression and treatment efficacy. More...31 May 2024
New Assay Detects Heart Failure Biomarker in Less than 11 Minutes
A new assay aids in diagnosing individuals who are suspected of having acute heart failure in emergency departments, as well as in evaluating the severity and risk stratification of patients with heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. More...30 May 2024
New Method for Lung Microbiomes Analysis Predicts Mortality in Children after Bone Marrow Transplant
A groundbreaking approach utilizes a sophisticated method that rapidly and comprehensively detects all potentially pathogenic organisms in the lungs to predict mortality risk in children after they have undergone bone marrow transplant. More...29 May 2024
Lipoprotein Blood Test Detects Hereditary Cardiovascular Risk
Roche’s Tina-quant lipoprotein Lp(a) RxDx assay has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. FDA for use in identifying patients with elevated Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a),) and a history of atherosclerotic disease for treatment with an innovative Lp(a)-lowering therapy. More...24 May 2024
Whole Genome Sequencing Detects Infection Transmission in NICU
A new study has shown that whole genome sequencing of bacterial pathogens acquired from surveillance in a NICU can reveal significant infection transmission that goes undetected by standard infection control measures. More...23 May 2024
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RNA-Powered Molecular Test to Help Combat Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer
Advanced Blood Test to Spot Alzheimer's Before Progression to Dementia
Multi-Omic Noninvasive Urine-Based DNA Test to Improve Bladder Cancer Detection
First of Its Kind NGS Assay for Precise Detection of BCR::ABL1 Fusion Gene to Enable Personalized Leukemia Treatment
Urine Test to Revolutionize Lyme Disease Testing
Simple Blood Test Could Enable First Quantitative Assessments for Future Cerebrovascular Disease
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Blood Samples Enhance B-Cell Lymphoma Diagnostics and Prognosis
Blood Test Predicts Knee Osteoarthritis Eight Years Before Signs Appears On X-Rays
New CE-Marked Hepatitis Assays to Help Diagnose Infections Earlier
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Blood Test Could Detect HPV-Associated Cancers 10 Years before Clinical Diagnosis
Low-Cost Point-Of-Care Diagnostic to Expand Access to STI Testing
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