Molecular Diagnostics
Ebola Virus Triage Test Granted Emergency Use Authorization
The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa was the largest outbreak since its discovery 40 years ago and with over 11,000 deaths reported and affecting multiple countries, that outbreak demonstrated a clear need for improved infectious disease surveillance and management. More...14 Jun 2016
Next-Gen Sequencing May Improve Diagnose of Rare Diseases in Newborns
A pilot study suggests that a next-generation sequencing (NGS) test panel for newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) may improve the diagnosis of rare diseases, deliver results more quickly, and enable test performance in-hospital rather than outsourcing. More...13 Jun 2016
Genomics Assay Provides Companion Diagnostic for Some Intellectual Disabilities
A new study is one of the first to show the benefits of whole exome sequencing (WESeq) based diagnostics for children with certain kinds of intellectual disability, enabling physicians to prescribe more appropriate, personalized treatment. More...07 Jun 2016
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Lab Offers New Generation Sequencing Test for Wound Microorganisms
Molecular Methods Compared for Quantitative Detection of Epstein-Barr Virus
Simple Test Predicts Childhood Cancer Relapse
Genetic Test Predicts Adverse Reaction To Toxic Goiter Treatment
Blood Marker Determines Response To Colorectal Cancer Drug
New Gene Associated With Familial High Cholesterol
Dengue Rapid Diagnostic Tests Recycled For Serotyping
Norovirus Assays Compared In Acute Gastroenteritis Patients
Innovative Gene Testing Technology Finds Cancer Risks
HPV Infection Identified In Self-Collected Vaginal Swabs
Palm-Sized Device Quickly Detects Ebola Virus
Combining Two Diagnostic Tests Drastically Reduces Cancer Miss Rates
CRISPR-based Technology Enables High-Resolution Zika Detection On Low-Cost Paper Discs
Diagnostic Tests For Lung And Colon Cancer Launched In Europe
Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Test Developed Using Exosomal RNA
Field-Applicable Molecular Test Diagnoses Tegumentary Leishmaniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis Assessed By Molecular Methods
Novel Multiplexed Digital Immunohistochemistry Used On Tissue Sections
New Strategy Broadens Detection of Breast & Ovarian Cancer Gene Variants
Liver Cancer May Be Diagnosed from Altered Sugar Metabolism
Genetic Test Reduces Post-Surgery Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients
Noninvasive Test Detects Colorectal Cancer in Unscreened Patients
Patterns of MicroRNA Expression Distinguish Patients with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
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