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Diagnostics

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UC San Diego Health has introduced the first U.S. blood test for testicular cancer, utilizing microRNA-371a-3P to detect cancer with 90% accuracy, aiding in treatment decisions...
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Two Michigan Medicine-led studies explore reasons behind declining colon cancer screening rates, highlighting patient preferences and the influence of policy changes on follow...
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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to QuidelOrtho for its VITROS hs Troponin I Reagent Pack, a test designed to detect cardiac troponin I levels in plasma, aiding in myocardial...
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The POCT market, valued at USD 42 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, reaching USD 82 billion by 2034, driven by increasing disease prevalence and technological...
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Disease

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open identified 18 asymptomatic individuals infected with H5N1, emphasizing the importance of enhanced surveillance to detect silent infections ...
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The U.S. Tobacco Atlas by ACS reports a 31% decline in cigarette smoking since 1965, with over half of adults quitting in 2022, but highlights rising e-cigarette use and screening...
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A comprehensive WHO and HRP study reveals a 41% reduction in global maternal mortality from 2000 to 2023, driven mainly by enhancements in maternity care and contraceptive use...
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The CDC has announced an ongoing Listeria outbreak traced to recalled pasta from Nate's Fine Foods Inc., with 27 cases across 18 states, resulting in six deaths and 25 hospitalizations...
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Management

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WashU’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology is establishing a cutting-edge AI facility to advance diagnostic imaging, aiming to detect diseases earlier and improve personalized...
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The November 2025 issue of Medical Laboratory Observer features a comprehensive CE course on precision oncology, insights from the annual SOI survey on Molecular Diagnostics, ...
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The American Clinical Laboratory Association and leading providers have called on Congress to pass the RESULTS Act to prevent significant Medicare reimbursement cuts scheduled...
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Mayo Clinic introduces HealthLocator, a free digital platform that helps users filter and compare over 5,000 hospitals based on location, specialty, and ratings, promoting informed...
Oct. 31, 2025

Molecular

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Countable Labs introduces the RNA Module for Countable PCR, enabling direct, bias-free RNA quantification with a simplified one-step workflow that eliminates cDNA preparation,...
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The study uncovers a significant link between negative FISH results and TRIM63 overexpression, suggesting additional genome testing could enhance kidney cancer detection and patient...
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Johns Hopkins scientists have pioneered a targeted radiation method during surgery that significantly lowers pancreatic cancer recurrence to just 5%, offering new hope for patients...
Oct. 29, 2025
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Key trends in molecular diagnostics include CRISPR-based tests, microfluidic POC systems, microbiome analysis, and liquid biopsies, with a focus on infectious and chronic disease...
Oct. 23, 2025