Novel Blood Biomarker Identifies Parkinsonian Diseases Early On
Lund University
DOPA decarboxylase was found elevated many years before individuals developed Parkinson’s symptoms
Diagnostics
3 Ways Medical Lab Professionals Can Improve Sepsis Survival Rates
Robert Scoggins, MD, PhD
As many as 80 percent of deaths due to sepsis could be avoided through rapid diagnosis and treatment
Easing Regulatory Concerns about Linearity Testing in Clinical Chemistry Labs
Robert J. Janetschek, MS, MT(ASCP)
Clarity and consistency in defining terms may help laboratorians better adhere to industry guidelines
Empower Your Clinical Lab With Chemiluminescence Immunoassays
Fapon Biotech Inc.
Automated chemiluminescence immunoassays facilitate rapid and accurate detection of target analytes in patient samples, enabling rapid diagnosis and treatment
HCV Treatments Fail to Reach Majority, Infections Rage On
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
Report highlights missed opportunities that warrant immediate attention from the government, experts, and the public
Novel Breath Test Rapidly Detects SARS-CoV-2
Washington University in St. Louis
Robust device produces accurate results in less than a minute and can be modified to detect several other pathogens
Markers May Gauge Mental Health Risk in Adolescents
University of Eastern Finland
Certain plasma proteins may indicate the onset and risk of various mental health disorders
AI Digital Cytology Can Improve Your Lab's Cancer Screening
Hologic
The potential of AI and digitization in transforming cytology in your lab
No Lab, No Problem: LAMP Increases Accessibility for Diagnostics
New England Biolabs
Colorimetric LAMP tests are simple to perform, straightforward to read, and can address public health challenges from flu to malaria
Microbiome Testing: Informing the Future with Microbial Genomics
Marnie Willman, BSc
Genomic information from the microbes in your gut may help with disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring