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Diagnostics

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Findings indicate that older adults should consult their physicians about colonoscopy necessity, as the risks of cancer are outweighed by other health concerns in this age group...
April 10, 2026
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This strategic alliance aims to leverage AI-powered tools to improve pathology processes.
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Over 500 million blood glucose tests are performed in U.S. hospitals every year.1 With the majority of these being done at the point-of-care (POC), accuracy of the devices used...
April 7, 2026
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In this exclusive interview, Quest Diagnostics’ Ines Dahne-Steuber discusses their daytime kidney care lab strategy with MLO Editor in Chief, Christina Wichmann.
April 6, 2026

Disease

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Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine indicates that reducing CDC HIV testing funding could lead to a 10% increase in new infections by 2030, with Louisiana being most affected...
April 10, 2026
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The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System has partnered with ALZ-NET, providing nearly 500,000 veterans with enhanced access to Alzheimer’s care and enabling clinicians to utilize...
April 9, 2026
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A recent study published in Neurology suggests that high-dose flu vaccines may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in adults over 65, especially women, with benefits observed...
April 8, 2026
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Researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the University of Pittsburgh have identified a blood test measuring circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) that could personalize breast cancer...
April 8, 2026

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The Schlegel Lab at Cleveland Clinic has received the inaugural NADMED Award to enhance organ preservation techniques, focusing on NAD/NADH profiling to improve transplant outcomes...
April 10, 2026
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The April issue of Medical Laboratory Observer features a comprehensive CE course on laboratory safety, celebrates the Lab of the Year winners, and spotlights lab innovator Aaron...
April 8, 2026
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Hologic has finalized its acquisition by Blackstone and TPG, transforming it into a private entity with a total consideration of up to $79 per share, including a contingent value...
April 8, 2026
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How do you plan to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals week this year? Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is a time to celebrate our laboratory team outside and inside...
April 7, 2026

Molecular

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One of the biggest changes in women’s healthcare recently has come from the field of carrier screening. Once a niche offering focused on just a few genes for women of specific...
April 7, 2026
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The new CTS Compleo system addresses variability in cell therapy workflows by providing a compact, automated platform for formulation and filling.
April 3, 2026
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Primerdesign and Origin Sciences have partnered to develop a new protocol that optimizes DNA extraction from challenging rectal mucosal samples, improving diagnostic accuracy ...
April 2, 2026
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center now offers adaptive radiation therapy, utilizing AI and advanced technology to precisely target tumors while minimizing side effects and...
March 27, 2026