Molecular Diagnostics
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Rapid Biopsy Approach Shortens Time Required to Diagnose HPV-linked Head and Neck Cancers
A non-invasive, liquid biopsy approach for the diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas caused by human papilloma virus (HPV+HNSCC) demonstrated improved accuracy, reduced cost, and a shorter time to diagnosis compared to the current clinical workup and could become the method of choice in the future. More...13 Dec 2021

Targeted RNA-Sequencing Panel Detects Gene Fusions in Solid Tumors
Increasingly, rearrangements resulting in gene fusions have been revealed in multiple tumor types across diverse organ systems. These gene fusions can drive tumorigenesis by altering gene expression and activity. Timely and reliable detection of fusions provides useful information to the pathologist and clinical team. More...07 Dec 2021


Biomarker Predicts Potential Benefit of Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy for Brain Cancer Patients
A phosphorylated form of ERK (extracellular signal-regulated kinase) protein has been identified as a biomarker that may be used to predict which brain cancer patients might benefit from checkpoint inhibitor therapy. More...06 Dec 2021

Same Day Test Identifies Secondary Infections in COVID-19 Patients
The intensive care unit (ICU) is a dynamic environment with frequent staff-patient contact for invasive monitoring, interventions and personal care that together introduce the risk of secondary or nosocomial infection. When critically ill patients are cared for in the ICU, doctors may take deep samples from their lungs. More...02 Dec 2021

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Icomes Lab Demonstrates World's Smallest and Lightest Electronic Pipette for PCR Testing at MEDICA 2021
Bosch Exhibits Vivalytic All-in-One Analyzer for PCR Rapid Tests at MEDICA 2021
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Co-Diagnostics Introduces Its Revolutionary Coprimer Technology at MEDICA 2021
MGI Tech Showcases World-First High-Throughput Automated Sample Transfer Processing System at MEDICA 2021
Biomarkers Associated with Major Bleeding in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Blood-Based Liquid Biopsy Identifies Prostate Cancer Patients Likely to Develop Resistance to Docetaxel Treatment
Randox Showcases Extensive Range of Revolutionary Diagnostic Analyzers at MEDICA 2021
Molbio Exhibits Its Novel POC Molecular Platform and Truenat Range of Tests at MEDICA 2021
Greiner Bio-One Exhibits Its New Generation of Sapphire Pipette Tips at MEDICA 2021
LumiraDx Presents its Innovative, Next Generation Point of Care Diagnostics Platform at MEDICA 2021
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