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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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House Appropriators Propose $5 Million for CDC Pediatric Reference Interval Initiative
The FY2027 spending bill would help advance the development of more reliable pediatric reference intervals for clinical testing
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AI Tool Uses Routine Pathology Slides to Predict Brain Tumor Recurrence Risk
AI models predicted meningioma recurrence risk and tumor subtype from routine pathology slides, potentially expanding access to molecular insights without genetic testing
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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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Rising Fentanyl and Synthetic Drug Threats Prompt Expanded Prevention Efforts Ahead of World Cup 2026
DEA expands prevention efforts as fentanyl and synthetic drug mixtures increase overdose severity and complicate toxicology testing
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Former CDC Directors Warn Proposed PEPFAR Changes Could Disrupt Global HIV Testing Infrastructure
Laboratory leaders may want to monitor developments closely as concerns grow over a State Department proposal that could significantly reduce CDC's role in the global HIV response
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Researchers Flag Standardization Gaps in Glycated Albumin Testing Methods
Comparing enzymatic, proteomics, and reference methods reveals differences that could affect how the biomarker is standardized
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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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AI-Generated Fake References Increasing Across Biomedical Literature, Study Finds
Study finds AI-generated fake citations are becoming increasingly common in biomedical research papers, raising new integrity concerns
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Genetic Study Highlights New Possibilities for Diabetes Prevention and Laboratory Testing
Researchers found certain prediabetic patients may benefit from vitamin D supplementation based on genetic variations, underscoring the growing role of laboratory testing in personalized diabetes prevention strategies
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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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