Public Health & Population Testing Strategy
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Ebola Outbreaks: The Critical Role of Diagnostics, Laboratory Readiness, and Global Preparedness
Amid the 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, laboratory leaders are confronting persistent challenges in diagnostics, surveillance, and global outbreak readiness
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AACR Report Highlights Progress on Cancer Disparities While Calling for Expanded Access to Screening, Testing, and Clinical Trials
The 2026 report documents encouraging progress while identifying persistent inequities in cancer screening, diagnostics, genetic testing, and clinical trial participation
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Labcorp Launches First FDA-Approved RNA-Based At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Nationwide
ColoSense expands access to at-home colorectal cancer screening designed to improve early detection and increase screening completion rates
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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Multiple States as US Outbreaks Expand
New measles outbreaks are contributing to a growing national resurgence of the highly contagious disease, raising concerns among public health officials as case counts continue to climb
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House Appropriators Propose $5 Million for CDC Pediatric Reference Interval Initiative
The FY2027 spending bill would help advance the development of more reliable pediatric reference intervals for clinical testing
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Rising Fentanyl and Synthetic Drug Threats Prompt Expanded Prevention Efforts Ahead of World Cup 2026
DEA expands prevention efforts as fentanyl and synthetic drug mixtures increase overdose severity and complicate toxicology 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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Roche Develops Rapid PCR Test for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Amid Outbreak in Central and East Africa
Developed in six days, the RUO assay supports outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda amid limited diagnostic access and surveillance gaps
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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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Infectious Disease Surveillance and Testing: What Clinical Labs Should Expect During the FIFA World Cup
Large-scale global events can heighten infectious disease risks, making laboratory preparedness critical for surveillance and testing, particularly for measles and other highly transmissible diseases
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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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Study of 84,000 Patient Records Reveals Major Gaps in Recommended Follow-Up Testing
The study demonstrates how labs can leverage existing diagnostic data to help identify patients who may benefit from additional testing
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