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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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Iran Conflict Drives Glove Price Increases, Raising Supply Concerns for Clinical Laboratories
Rising glove prices tied to Middle East supply chain disruptions could increase costs for clinical laboratories and healthcare providers, even as pandemic-era stockpiles help cushion immediate shortages
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Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Highlight Diagnostic Preparedness Challenges for Clinical Laboratories
A recent CDC report on locally acquired malaria cases highlights growing diagnostic challenges for clinical laboratories, particularly around parasitology expertise and confirmatory PCR 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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CAP Warns CMS Against Broad Lab Fraud Crackdown
Pathologists say aggressive anti-fraud proposals could increase administrative burdens and restrict access to legitimate molecular testing
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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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FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection
The FDA has approved Hepcludex, the first treatment for chronic hepatitis D virus infection, offering a new option for patients at risk of severe liver complications
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US Measles Surge Raises Risk of Losing Elimination Status, Analysis Warns
A The Lancet correspondence reports sustained transmission and declining vaccination coverage may likely push the US toward losing measles elimination status in 2026
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OpenAI’s “ChatGPT for Clinicians” Could Signal Bigger Changes Ahead for Clinical Laboratories
The new healthcare AI platform offers physicians support for documentation, research, and clinical workflows, while raising broader questions for laboratories about oversight, workflow integration, and the growing role of generative AI in healthcare
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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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