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Quest Diagnostics introduces specimen self-collection for common genital tract infection testing at nationwide network of patient service centers

Oct. 16, 2024
Service empowers discreet and more convenient access to testing and treatment for vaginitis and similar genital tract infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and...
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QIAGEN expands automated liquid biopsy portfolio to enhance oncology, prenatal care and organ transplant applications

Oct. 14, 2024
New ccfDNA Kit upgrade with urine protocol for use on EZ1 and 2 instruments designed to enhance liquid biopsy workflows for cancer research.
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Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

Oct. 9, 2024
The findings pave the way for further evaluation of the test in a clinical setting, an important step toward approval as a potential diagnostic method for pancreatic cancer.
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FDA authorizes marketing of first home flu and COVID-19 combination test outside of emergency use authorities

Oct. 8, 2024
This is the first over-the-counter (OTC) test that can detect influenza to be granted marketing authorization using a traditional premarket review pathway.
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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, boosting global access

Oct. 4, 2024
Early diagnosis of mpox enables timely treatment and care, and control of the virus.
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AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer

Oct. 4, 2024
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States.
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Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults

Oct. 2, 2024
People with more education and higher incomes more likely to use them, as are those who have bought a test before.
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