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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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Paper-Based Device Detects Cancer Biomarker miRNA-21 via Smartphone Readout

Paper-based nanozyme device enables rapid detection of cancer biomarker miRNA-21 for potential point-of-care use
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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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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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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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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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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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Mayo Clinic, Stanford Develop Blood Test to Predict Immunotherapy Response

The liquid biopsy uses cell-free DNA to map tumor microenvironments, helping identify which patients may benefit from immunotherapy across multiple cancer types
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Blood-Based RNA Biomarkers Identified for Inflammatory Breast Cancer in Liquid Biopsy Study

Researchers identify RNA-based blood biomarkers for inflammatory breast cancer using TGIRT sequencing, suggesting a potential noninvasive tool for diagnosis and disease monitoring
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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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