Janette Wider is managing editor at The Dark Report and Dark Daily, both partner brands of Today's Clinical Lab. She has held senior editorial roles covering health information technology, clinical laboratories, diagnostics, healthcare policy, and the business of medicine, with a focus on translating complex industry developments into actionable insight for healthcare leaders.
Articles by Janette Wider
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AI Tool Uses Routine Pathology Slides to Predict Brain Tumor Recurrence Risk
AI models predicted meningioma recurrence risk and tumor subtype from routine pathology slides, potentially expanding access to molecular insights without genetic testing
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Former CDC Directors Warn Proposed PEPFAR Changes Could Disrupt Global HIV Testing Infrastructure
Laboratory leaders may want to monitor developments closely as concerns grow over a State Department proposal that could significantly reduce CDC's role in the global HIV response
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AI-Generated Fake References Increasing Across Biomedical Literature, Study Finds
Study finds AI-generated fake citations are becoming increasingly common in biomedical research papers, raising new integrity concerns
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Genetic Study Highlights New Possibilities for Diabetes Prevention and Laboratory Testing
Researchers found certain prediabetic patients may benefit from vitamin D supplementation based on genetic variations, underscoring the growing role of laboratory testing in personalized diabetes prevention strategies
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Lyme Disease Push Highlights Need for Faster, More Accurate Testing
New HHS programs aimed at prevention and diagnosis may create opportunities for laboratories involved in infectious disease testing
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Iran Conflict Drives Glove Price Increases, Raising Supply Concerns for Clinical Laboratories
Rising glove prices tied to Middle East supply chain disruptions could increase costs for clinical laboratories and healthcare providers, even as pandemic-era stockpiles help cushion immediate shortages
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Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Highlight Diagnostic Preparedness Challenges for Clinical Laboratories
A recent CDC report on locally acquired malaria cases highlights growing diagnostic challenges for clinical laboratories, particularly around parasitology expertise and confirmatory PCR testing
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CAP Warns CMS Against Broad Lab Fraud Crackdown
Pathologists say aggressive anti-fraud proposals could increase administrative burdens and restrict access to legitimate molecular testing
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OpenAI’s “ChatGPT for Clinicians” Could Signal Bigger Changes Ahead for Clinical Laboratories
The new healthcare AI platform offers physicians support for documentation, research, and clinical workflows, while raising broader questions for laboratories about oversight, workflow integration, and the growing role of generative AI in healthcare
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UnitedHealthcare Expands Rural Initiatives to Support Hospital and Laboratory Operations
Rural laboratories and hospitals may see improved financial stability and streamlined workflows under UnitedHealthcare’s expanded reimbursement and prior authorization initiatives
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The 10-Minute Window: Fentanyl Testing Moves to the Front Lines
As synthetic opioids saturate the clinical landscape, Labcorp’s new FDA-cleared rapid test offers emergency teams a 10-minute lifeline in the race against overdose
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