Hematology

Blood Test Helps Predict Who May Benefit From Lung Cancer Screening
A blood test, combined with a risk model based on an individual’s history, more accurately determines who is likely to benefit from lung cancer screening than the current U.S. recommendation, according to a new study. More...11 Jan 2022

Portable Prostate Cancer Test Uses Single Drop of Blood to Deliver Results in Minutes
A highly portable and rapid prostate cancer screening kit could provide early warning to populations with higher incidence of prostate cancer and particularly those with limited access to health care, such as African American men. More...06 Jan 2022


Checkpoint Protein Expression in Tumor Microenvironment Defines Prognosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients
In Hodgkin lymphoma, B-lymphocytes start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes (glands). The affected lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making one more vulnerable to infection. More...04 Jan 2022


Tissue Counterpart to Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis Characterized
Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) was initially proposed to recognize patients with a monotypic B-cell population identified by peripheral blood (PB) flow cytometry (FC) that did not meet numerical criteria for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). More...27 Dec 2021

In Other News
Qiagen and Denovo Biopharma to Develop Blood-Based CDx Test for Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
New Diagnostic Blood Test Could Reveal Early Stage Lung Cancer in Asymptomatic Patients
Pulmonary Eosinophilia Indicates Onset of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Immunoprofiling HTLV-1 Blood Samples Show Altered Innate Cell Responsiveness
Classification of Mature B-Cell Neoplasms Employing Standardized Flow Cytometry
Monocyte Distribution Width Predicts Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients
Multiple Coagulation Parameters Predict Postoperative Bleeding Volume in Cardiovascular Surgery
New Device Detects Viruses Like COVID-19 in the Body as Fast as Rapid Tests With 95% Accuracy
Siemens Introduces New Intelligent, Integrated IVD Solutions Virtually at EUROMEDLAB 2021
Blood and Saliva Samples Can Be Used to Detect Genetic Markers for Liver Cancer
Point-of-Care Device Accurately Rapidly Diagnoses Sickle Cell Disease
Next-Generation Sequencing Impacts All Aspects of Myelodysplastic Syndrome Care
New Blood Test Identifies People at Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Symptoms
Next-Generation Sequencing Strategy Validated for MRD Monitoring in Multiple Myeloma
Edan Debuts Next-Gen Blood Gas & Chemistry Analyzer and Patient Monitor at MEDICA 2021
EKF Diagnostics Showcases STAT-Site WB β-ketone and Glucose Handheld Analyzer Live & in Person at MEDICA 2021
LumiraDx’s Broad Menu of Lab Comparable Results on Single, Portable Diagnostic Platform Promises to Transform Community Care
Blood Biomarker Predicts Type 2 Diabetes Up to 19 Years Before Onset of Disease
Near-Infrared Set-Up Evaluated for Dried Blood Spot Hematocrit
Genome-Wide cfDNA Analysis Detects Therapy Response in B-Cell Lymphoma
Cordless Handheld Device Uses Vibrations to Eliminate Fingerstick Pain for Blood Sugar Testing
Red Blood Cells Function as Critical Immune Sensors by Binding Cell-Free DNA
Noninvasive Device Can ‘Read the Blood Through the Skin’ to Measure Hemoglobin in Real-Time
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