Public Health & Population Testing Strategy
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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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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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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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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 We Know About the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Investigation
An expert weighs in on a suspected hantavirus cluster, focusing on testing methods and laboratory confirmation in outbreak investigation
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Syphilis Cases in Expectant Mothers Have Dramatically Risen Since the Pandemic—Here’s What’s Driving the Trend
A pregnant mother with untreated syphilis can pass it to the unborn fetus
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Polydrug Use and Diagnostic Challenges in Emergency Departments
Rising polydrug use in the US is intensifying pressure on emergency departments to deliver rapid, reliable diagnostic data to guide overdose care
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Study Links CDC Vaccine–Autism Messaging Change to Lower Vaccination Intent
A University of Vienna–led study of nearly 3,000 US adults finds that CDC language emphasizing uncertainty about vaccines and autism reduced vaccination intent and trust in public health authorities
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Targeted Maternal HTLV-1 Screening Could Prevent Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Study Finds
A US study suggests prenatal screening for HTLV-1 in high-risk populations could reduce cases of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma, a rare cancer
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