Researchers have developed the first multiplex array for diagnosis of tickborne diseases, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Nature Scientific Reports. The TBD-Serochip can … [Read more...]
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Researchers Develop First Multiplex Test for Tick-Borne Disease Detection
April 16, 2018
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Evidence for Liquid Biopsy Lacking, Expert Panel Finds
April 3, 2018
There is not enough evidence, currently, to support the routine adoption of liquid biopsy tests for any of its promising clinical uses, according to a joint review published March 1 in both the … [Read more...]
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SIDs Results From Genetic Heart Disease Less Than Previously Thought
March 27, 2018
The vast majority of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases are not the result of genetic heart diseases (GHDs) or a single genetic cause, according to a study published March 12 in the Journal of … [Read more...]
PRECISION MEDICINE
Dermatology Conference Highlights Gene Expression Tests for Skin Cancer
March 19, 2018
Several companies presented findings at the American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting (Feb. 16-18, San Diego) indicating that gene expression profiling is making inroads in clinical dermatology … [Read more...]
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Genotype-Matched Diets Don’t Aid Weight Loss
March 12, 2018
As most people who have ever tried dieting know, there is no single diet strategy that is consistently superior to others for the general population. Some have suggested that genotype or … [Read more...]
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FDA Set Record in 2017 for Targeted Therapy Approvals
March 12, 2018
For the he fourth consecutive year, targeted therapies accounted for more than 20 percent of all new drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to the Personalized … [Read more...]
TESTING TRENDS
Molecular Testing Increasingly Adopted for Skin Cancer Diagnosis
March 5, 2018
Dermatopathologists are increasingly using molecular testing for diagnosis of skin cancer samples. Yet, this adoption remains more concentrated in academic medical centers and high-volume clinical … [Read more...]
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FDA Approves First Objective Blood Test for Concussion Evaluation
February 26, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first blood test to evaluate concussions in adults. The Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator (Banyan Biomarkers; Alachua, Fla.) improves upon … [Read more...]
PRECISION MEDICINE
Study Shows Progress Towards a Blood-Based, Multi-Cancer Screen
February 19, 2018
A blood-based screening test capable of detecting multiple forms of early cancer just took one step closer to becoming a reality. A study published Jan. 18 in Science highlights the use of the blood … [Read more...]
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Penicillin Skin Testing Can Delabel Misidentified Allergic Patients
February 13, 2018
In an era of growing concerns over antibiotic stewardship, there is renewed interest in delabeling misidentified penicillin allergies as part of quality improvement efforts. Most patients who report … [Read more...]
