Laboratory Science & Testing
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Population Screening Identifies Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes in Children Before Clinical Onset
A new study has found that islet autoantibody testing can identify most children who later develop clinical type 1 diabetes, supporting broader screening efforts
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Hantavirus: Diagnosis, Surveillance, and 2026 Outbreak Updates
The recent hantavirus outbreak is highlighting the importance of robust laboratory and surveillance systems
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Study Finds HPV Self-Collection Program Boosts Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
Large US rollout increased screening rates, reduced pelvic exams, and improved follow-up care for HPV-positive patients
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection
The FDA has approved Hepcludex, the first treatment for chronic hepatitis D virus infection, offering a new option for patients at risk of severe liver complications
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US Measles Surge Raises Risk of Losing Elimination Status, Analysis Warns
A The Lancet correspondence reports sustained transmission and declining vaccination coverage may likely push the US toward losing measles elimination status in 2026
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New Study Could Improve Testing and Treatment for Rare Brain, Spinal Cord, and Eye Cancers
A newly identified biomarker could enable earlier, less invasive diagnosis and improved disease monitoring of some rare and aggressive cancers
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Texas Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026
CDC surveillance data point to continued West Nile virus transmission across the US as warmer weather signals the start of peak mosquito season
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New Blood Test Detects Testicular Cancers Missed by Standard Markers
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed two new blood tests that use immune system signals to improve detection and classification of testicular germ cell tumors
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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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What Cell-Free DNA Means for Clinical Laboratories
CAP experts share insights on the clinical utility and evolving role of cfDNA in the clinical laboratory
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Labcorp, CHOP Partner to Expand Access to Pediatric Diagnostics Nationwide
The partnership focuses on accelerating development of pediatric diagnostics across rare disease, oncology, and metabolic conditions
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