Technology
Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Refines Pneumonia Diagnosis
Applying advanced next-generation sequencing of DNA from samples taken from intubated patients with suspected pneumonia has the potential for providing physicians with rapid, precise, culture-independent identification of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens and their antimicrobial sensitivity profiles. More...07 Oct 2014

First in Diagnostics – Solid-State Technology Device Accredited in EU
The CE marking has been given for healthcare professional use of a new PT/INR blood-testing disposable diagnostic strip as part of the world’s first accredited diagnostic device based on a micro-electromechanical system. More...06 Oct 2014

PCR-Based Gastroenteritis Diagnostic Assay Receives European Marketing Approval
A PCR-based test that optimizes screening of gastroenteritis-causing bacteria directly from stool samples has been certified for marketing in Europe as a CE-IVD product according to Directive 98/79/EC regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices. More...06 Oct 2014




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Micropump Developed for Lab-On-A-Chip Disease Diagnosis
Novel Method Developed for More Effective Noninvasive Prostate Cancer Screening
Sound Waves Separate Tumor and Blood Cells
PCR-Based Diagnostics Move Out of the Lab and into the Field
Newly CE-Marked Automated Respiratory Disease Assay Now Available
Novel Diagnostic Test Developed for Sickle Cell Disease
Dedicated Assays and New Instruments Automate PCR Diagnostic Applications
Novel Magnetic Resonance System Rapidly Determines Malaria Parasite Load
US FDA Approves Noninvasive DNA Colorectal Cancer Screening Test
Visual Recognition System Supports Malaria Diagnostics
Microfluidic Device Monitors Key Step in Development of Tumor Metastases
Noninvasive Glucose Sensing Uses Mid-Infrared Light
New Control Helps Monitor C. difficile Assays with Higher Confidence
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Diagnosed by Press Imprint Smear
Lyophilized Mastermixes and qPCR Kits Assist Pathogen Detection
Breakthrough DNA Analysis Technology to Hasten Problem Diagnosis
Nasal Test Developed to Diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
RNA Biomarker Assay Now Manufactured According to Strict ISO Regulatory Criteria
Combined Spectroscopy System Rapidly Scans Skin Lesions for Cancer Signs
Laboratory Automation System Installed to Increase Throughput Capacity for Large Clinical Trials
Whole Blood DNA Extraction Methods Compared
Sensitivity of White Blood Cell DNA to Damage from UV Light Distinguishes Cancer Patients from Healthy Individuals
Fully Automated Hepatitis E Virus Assay Now CE-marked
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