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Image: The NovaSeq 6000 sequencing instrument (Photo courtesy of Illumina)

Genome Sequencing More Informative than Cytogenetic Analysis in Myeloid Cancers

Genetic profiling is a routine component of the diagnostic workup for an increasing number of cancers and is used to predict clinical outcomes and responses to targeted therapies. Genomic analysis is essential for risk stratification in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). More...
24 Mar 2021
Image: Bone marrow smear showing vacuoles in myeloid cells in a patient with VEXAS (Photo courtesy of Katherine Calvo, MD, PhD, and Marcela Ferrada, MD)

Genetic Mutations Identified for Rare VEXAS Syndrome

VEXAS syndrome is a serious inflammatory condition which develops in men over 50, causing them to become very sick and fatigued, and can be fatal. It was originally thought to be rare, but a new study has identified genetic mutations which indicate that the disease is actually much more common. More...
23 Mar 2021
Image: The HYDRASYS 2 Electrophoresis Automated System (Photo courtesy of Sebia).

Paraproteins Identification Methods Compared for Monoclonal Gammopathies

Monoclonal gammopathy, also known as paraproteinemia, is the presence of excessive amounts of myeloma protein or monoclonal gamma globulin in the blood. It is usually due to an underlying immunoproliferative disorder or hematologic neoplasms, especially multiple myeloma. More...
18 Mar 2021
Image: Model of clonal hematopoiesis in normal and inflammatory conditions. In a normal person, hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) will differentiate and self-renew over the course of a lifetime to replenish the blood system. HSCs will acquire somatic mutations as a result of proliferative stress (Photo courtesy of University of California Irvine).

Clonal Hematopoiesis and Recurrent Mutations Identified in Blood Cancers

Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is characterized by detectable hematopoietic-associated gene mutations in a person without evidence of hematologic malignancy. Somatic mutations at hotspots (genetic loci observed to be frequently mutated across cancer patients) often drive or contribute to cancer pathogenesis. More...
16 Mar 2021
Image: The Wallac 1420 Victor 2 Multi-Label Microplate Reader (Photo courtesy of  Perkin Elmer).

COVID-19 Induces a Hyperactive Phenotype in Circulating Platelets

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterized by a marked pro-inflammatory response with fever, elevated inflammatory markers, and clinical and radiological features of pneumonitis being evident among affected individuals. More...
15 Mar 2021
Image: Workflow for hemoglobin estimation using an automated microscope (Photo courtesy of Sigtuple Technologies).

Hemoglobin Levels Measured with AI Microscope, Microfluidic Chips

A complete blood count can help ascertain the health of a patient and typically includes an estimate of the hemoglobin concentration, which can indicate several conditions, including anemia, polycythemia, and pulmonary fibrosis. More...
10 Mar 2021
Image: Schematic diagram of a neutrophil activation signature predicting critical illness and mortality in COVID-19 (Photo courtesy of Yale School of Medicine).

Blood Tests Offer Early Indicator of Severe COVID-19

For most patients, COVID-19 manifests as an upper respiratory tract infection that is self-limited. However, the progression of COVID-19 in a large subset of patients to respiratory distress, multiorgan failure, and death has resulted in an enormous global impact. More...
09 Mar 2021
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