Search Is On for an Objective Lab Test for Depression
New project wants to build a comprehensive dataset to identify biological signatures for the condition
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(formerly Diagnostic Testing and Emerging Technologies)
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Diagnostics Pipeline: Abbott Launches SimpleScreen CRC, a Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Test
New test intends to draw in patients who may not complete specimen collection for blockbuster Cologuard assay
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Germline Genetic Testing May Detect Inherited Cancer Variants Missed by Age-Based Screening
Study of more than 39,000 patients found fault in simply testing based on age assumptions
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Decreased Rates for Cervical Cancer Screening Should Lead to Strategic Shifts for Clinical Labs
New research indicates proportion of young women who have never been screened for cervical cancer more than doubled since 2005
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Diagnostics Pipeline: Quest Diagnostics Offers New Test for Estimating Biological Age
Developed by a British firm, the test will be available as a $29 add-on to pricier genetic profiling assays
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Machine Learning Version of Martin-Hopkins Equation Matches Accuracy of Original LDL-C Calculation
Clinical laboratories may soon be able to use a simplified LDL cholesterol calculation
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Using ‘Surfaceomics’ as a Jumping Point, a Case is Made for Clinical Lab Growth
Arun Wiita from USCF details his lab’s work using mass spectrometry
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Diagnostics Pipeline: Cizzle Bio Introduces Test for Earlier Lung Cancer Detection
The CIZ1B biomarker blood-based assay has 95% sensitivity for detecting earliest stage of the cancer
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Generative AI Struggles with Clinical Reasoning
Research shows that large language models lack reasoning skills required for clinical decision-making
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Carbon Impact Report Shows Growing Lab Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions
Life sciences and clinical laboratories are accelerating zero-carbon goals, says My Green Lab CEO
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Diagnostics Pipeline: Xella Health Launches Platform Focused on Women’s Medical Issues
The startup is trying to close the care gap between female and male patients
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CAP Updates Guideline to Reduce Diagnostic Errors Through Structured Case Reviews
New evidence-based recommendations encourage pathology laboratories to formalize review processes
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Growing Need for Companion Diagnostics is Evident at Drug Discovery Event
The momentum for targeted therapies has downstream implications for clinical laboratories
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