Is an Antibody Test for Early Detection of Lyme Disease Feasible?
Recent study suggests a new test may help doctors detect Lyme disease during the early stages when treatment is likely to be more effective.
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Pancreatic Cancer Is Caught Sooner When Regular Screening Done
A recent study shows that most patients who underwent such screening were diagnosed at an earlier stage than those who did not.
Combining Certain Genetic Tests for Heart Conditions Provides Better Results
A recent study shows that combined cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia genetic testing catches things disease-specific testing would miss.
New Guidelines Recommend Molecular Testing for Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatment
For labs, the big takeaway is how prominently molecular testing and profiling figures in so many aspects of the NCCN’s recommendations.
Repeat At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Avoid False Negatives, FDA Says
The agency is advising people to perform repeat, or serial testing after a negative result, regardless of symptoms.
Telehealth Doesn’t Discourage In-Person Care or Drive Wasteful Use
Two recent studies show that most people see telehealth as a supplement to in-person visits, rather than a replacement.
How the Roe v. Wade Ruling Will Impact Prenatal Testing
Without abortion rights, basic lab testing applications for those who are or want to become pregnant have new and ominous legal implications.
ML Model Predicts Cancer Patient Response to Immunotherapy
New tool helps determine whether immunotherapy is a better option for patients than chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
GAO: FDA Needs Policy to Avoid Repeating EUA COVID-19 Test Mistakes
In a recent report, the GAO says the agency needs a policy when it comes to enforcement discretion regarding tests approved via EUA.
AI and Wearable Devices Offer Promise as an Early COVID-19 ID Method
While still in its infancy, recent research shows the combination of AI and wearables can accurately detect early SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Liquid Biopsy Can Rule Out Need for Chemotherapy After Stage II Colon Cancer Surgery
New study shows that ctDNA liquid biopsy testing after stage II colon cancer may determine whether chemotherapy is required.
Leveraging COVID-19 Testing Infrastructure Can Boost Diabetes Screening
A new study suggests that this is a viable idea, particularly in the context of diabetes screening in a Latinx community.
Smart Inhalers May Enable Better Management of Respiratory Disorders
Inhalers and sensors that offer digital monitoring are beginning to gain FDA approval, and could solve usage issues of traditional products.
