Pathology & Histology
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Men More Likely Than Women to Receive Later-Stage Cancer Diagnoses, Study Finds
Analysis of 2.4 million US cases from the NCI-SEER database shows men are more often diagnosed at regional or metastatic stages across multiple cancer types
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FDA Clears Roche Test to Identify PTEN Loss in Prostate Cancer, Expanding Access to Targeted Therapy
Roche’s VENTANA PTEN (SP218) IHC companion diagnostic detects PTEN-deficient tumors in prostate adenocarcinoma, helping guide eligibility for TRUQAP (capivasertib) combination treatment in metastatic disease
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CAP Updates Guideline to Reduce Diagnostic Errors Through Structured Case Reviews
New evidence-based recommendations encourage pathology laboratories to formalize review processes aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care
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Pathology Ranks Among Lowest-Burnout Specialties in AMA Survey
New data show pathologists reported substantially lower burnout rates than the national physician average, even as well-being improved overall across US health systems
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PNPL Summit Tackles Hospital Contracting, AI, Workforce Strain, and Regulatory Risk in Pathology Labs
At its inaugural Summit, the Panel of National Pathology Leaders examined how hospital contracting, workforce shortages, AI, and regulatory requirements are shaping decisions in pathology practice
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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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New Compact Imaging Device Enables Rapid, Label-Free Cancer Tissue Analysis Without Staining
A miniaturized metasurface-based system captures full tissue imaging data in a single acquisition, supporting faster, stain-free analysis and future portable diagnostic workflows
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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols, Clarifies MMR/MSI Testing Discordance in New Article
The updates underscore shifts toward more standardized cancer reporting and more integrated interpretation of MMR/MSI testing in clinical decision-making
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Beyond Snapshots: How AI Is Redefining Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
AI positions the clinical laboratory as both a diagnostic endpoint and a partner in patient care
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A New Biomarker Helps Assess the Aggressiveness of Glioblastoma
Developed by the ITACA BDSLab, it can identify different patterns of tumor growth and independently predict patient survival
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Researchers Develop Low-Cost Blood Test to Detect Multiple Cancers from a Single Sample
The method analyzes genome-wide DNA methylation in blood to detect liver, lung, ovarian, and stomach cancers, as well as other diseases
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ASH Releases Guidelines for Severe Acquired Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis and Management
Recommendations outline best practices for diagnosing and managing the rare and life-threatening condition in children and adults
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Clinical Water Decisions Start Where Purity Specs End
A seven-criteria evaluation framework for clinical labs making a capital water system purchaseSponsored by
