Clinical Chemistry
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Noninvasive ‘Fragmentome’ Test Expands Liquid Biopsy to Liver Cirrhosis and Other Conditions
The assay builds on the clinical potential of liquid biopsy platforms and could expand this technology’s utility to detect conditions besides cancer
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Blood Test Predicts Which Bladder Cancer Patients May Safely Skip Surgery
Positive results from the RETAIN-2 trial demonstrate that a response-adapted bladder-preservation approach involving neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy can be considered in select patients
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CD4 Testing: A Critical Diagnostic Tool for Advanced HIV
Updated recommendations emphasize the ongoing importance of CD4 testing alongside viral load monitoring in HIV care
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Navigating Longer, More Complex Spring Allergy Seasons: How Labs Help Clinicians Stay Ahead
Laboratory-based specific IgE testing provides clarity, enabling earlier, more targeted interventions
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Study Shows Blood Test Can Predict Onset of Alzheimer’s Symptoms Years in Advance
FNIH Biomarkers Consortium “clock model” can use a single blood test to estimate the onset of symptoms within three to four years
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COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Preeclampsia
The findings offer unprecedented insight into preeclampsia prevention, independent of the direct effects of COVID-19 infection.
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Study Suggests Far Fewer Cervical Cancer Screenings Are Needed for HPV-Vaccinated Women
The findings suggest existing screening guidelines may be overly sensitive for women vaccinated at younger ages
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Labcorp Brings Roche Automated Mass Spectrometry to US Clinical Laboratories
First US commercial agreement delivers next-generation technology for faster, more accurate diagnostics
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A New ‘Lab-on-a-Disc’ Device Paves the Way for More Automated Liquid Biopsies
High-throughput, automated EV processing from small blood samples could streamline multiplexed liquid biopsy workflows in clinical labs
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Rethinking UTI Diagnostics: Getting to the Right Therapy the First Time
Urine cultures remain essential, but molecular diagnostics are narrowing the gap between testing and treatment for urinary tract infections
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Diagnoses of Major Conditions Failing to Recover Since the Pandemic
There has been a lasting and disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnosis rates for conditions including depression, asthma, and osteoporosis
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