Molecular Diagnostics
Multigene Test Extends Life Expectancy for Cancer Patients
Testing for variants in seven cancer-associated genes, versus the usual process of testing in just two genes, followed by risk-reduction management could cost-effectively improve life expectancy for women at risk of hereditary breast cancer. More...04 May 2017
Bordetella Direct Test Receives FDA Clearance
It is estimated that there are approximately 16 million cases of pertussis per year globally, with the disease being responsible for 195,000 deaths annually and reported cases of pertussis, known vernacularly as whooping cough, in the USA have spiked since 1955. More...04 May 2017
Bacterial Pathogens Panel Receives CE Marking
A Stool Bacterial Pathogens Panel is designed to simultaneously detect Salmonella species, Shigella species, Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (stx1, stx 2, O157 serotype-specific genes), and Campylobacter species (C. jejuni and C. coli), all significant bacterial pathogens. More...04 May 2017
Newborn Screening for CMV Remains Controversial
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infectious cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss, which leads to speech and language delay and the virus also causes microcephaly, developmental disability, and vision abnormalities. More...03 May 2017
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Multiplex Molecular Assays for Respiratory Viruses Evaluated
Panel of Gut Bacteria Diagnostic for Colorectal Cancer
LAMP-based Assay Launched for Detection of Malaria
Rapid Assay Identifies Genetic Mutations Associated with NSCLC
Biomarker Identified for Aggressive Early Stage Cancer
Blood Test Could Detect Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
Sensitive NA Detection Aids Pathogen Diagnoses
Detecting Cancer as DNA Changes Could Enhance Diagnosis
Cytology Test for Pre-Cancer Diagnosis Receives FDA Approval
Bacterial Panel Detects Stool Pathogens from Swabs
New sPCR Technology Runs on Standard Devices
Serum Levels Predict Renal Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients
Gene-Based Blood Tests Identify More Skin Cancers
Routine Donor Screening Revealed Acute Usutu Virus
Novel Flu Test Developed to Speed Up Treatment
Urine Biomarkers May Identify Down Syndrome Patients with OSA
Novel Assay Discriminates Several Aspergillus Species
CE Mark Granted to Urine Test for Bladder Cancer
New Genetic Risk Factor Identified for Anxiety Disorders
Targeted Microbubbles Enhance Ultrasound Detection of Malignant Tumors
Mutations Linked to Improved Survival of Patients with HPV+ Carcinoma
Test Discovered for Earlier Detection of Transplant Rejection
Cancer Study Reveals Insights to Causes and Inherited Risk
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