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Philips and Ibex Expand Partnership to Enhance AI-Enabled Pathology Workflows

Royal Philips (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) has expanded its partnership with Ibex Medical Analytics (Tel Aviv, Israel) and released the new Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution (PIPS) to further accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled digital pathology to address the pressure pathologists face because of the global shortage of pathologists and the growing number of cancer patients. Read more
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Grifols (Barcelona, Spain), a manufacturer of plasma-derived medicines and innovative diagnostic solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Inpeco (Novazzano, Switzerland), a global leader in total laboratory automation technologies, to provide transfusion medicine labs with complete, tailored instrumentation, robotics, and software capabilities to modernize their operations and make them more efficient. Read more
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Image: The new blood test could detect bowel cancer when it is more treatable (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Bowel Cancer Blood Test to Improve Early Detection

Currently, doctors screen for bowel cancer using a fecal immunochemical test, often referred to as the "poo test," which many people find uncomfortable and may deter them from visiting a GP. Read more
24 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The skin-based test can detect signature features of progressive supranuclear palsy (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Skin-Based Test to Improve Diagnosis of Rare, Debilitating Neurodegenerative Disease

In neurodegenerative diseases, misfolded proteins, such as alpha synuclein or tau, accumulate in brain and nervous system cells, leading to cell damage and neurodegeneration. Read more
24 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: Scientists have tested an accessible, affordable diagnostic tool for heart disease risk via molecular blood screening (Photo courtesy of Murdoch University)

New Method Rapidly Diagnoses CVD Risk Via Molecular Blood Screening

Lipoproteins play a crucial role in cardiovascular health, with their composition and concentration closely linked to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The research team has enhanced the accuracy of a lab test for measuring alpha-synuclein levels (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Refined Test Improves Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, characterized by the accumulation of misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain and spinal cord. Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: Serum uromodulin has been associated with kidney function and outcome in hospitalized COVID-19 patients (Photo courtesy of EUROIMMUN)

Serum Uromodulin Could Indicate Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in COVID-19 patients, contributing to a higher risk of mortality. Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: bioMérieux has received FDA 510(k) Clearance for its VITEK® COMPACT PRO (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Innovative ID/AST System to Help Diagnose Infectious Diseases and Combat AMR

Each year, 11 million people across the world die of sepsis out of which 1.3 million deaths are due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more
20 Mar 2025 | Microbiology

Image: A general diagram of the AI-powered biological age model (Photo courtesy of Zi Wang/Osaka University)

AI Model Reveals True Biological Age From Five Drops of Blood

Some individuals seem to defy the effects of aging, appearing significantly younger than their peers despite sharing the same age. Read more
19 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: The blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Dementia

Idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) causes individuals to physically act out their dreams while sleeping. Read more
19 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The findings were based on patients from the ADAURA clinical trial of the targeted therapy osimertinib for patients with NSCLC with EGFR-activated mutations (Photo courtesy of YSM Multimedia Team)

Post-Treatment Blood Test Could Inform Future Cancer Therapy Decisions

In the ongoing advancement of personalized medicine, a new study has provided evidence supporting the use of a tool that detects cancer-derived molecules in the blood of lung cancer patients years after their treatment. Read more
18 Mar 2025 | Immunology

Image: The generative AI tool can interpret millions of cells in human tissues in hours (Photo courtesy of Wellcome Sanger Institute)

First-Of-Its-Kind AI Tool Visualizes Cell’s ‘Social Network’ To Treat Cancer

Every cell in the human body is engaged in constant communication with its environment and operates within a broader network of interactions. Read more
18 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: Carbon nanotubes with different chirality or “twist” have different optical properties (Photo courtesy of Mikael Nyberg/University of Turku)

Carbon Nanotubes Help Build Highly Accurate Sensors for Continuous Health Monitoring

Current sensors can measure various health indicators, such as blood glucose levels, in the body. However, there is a need to develop more accurate and sensitive sensor materials that can detect lower concentrations of certain substances. Read more
17 Mar 2025 | Clinical Chem.

Image: A small, complex item printed using the 3D printing innovation (Photo courtesy of John O’Malley/Purdue University)

3D Printing Breakthrough Enables Large Scale Development of Tiny Microfluidic Devices

Microfluidic devices are diagnostic systems capable of analyzing small volumes of materials with precision and speed. Read more
17 Mar 2025 | Technology

Image: The new technology offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Test Detects Pathogens in Blood Without Amplification

Rapid detection of pathogens is essential for effective disease management, especially in cases of bloodstream infections. Read more
17 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

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Image: The paper-based device generates high-quality samples of dried plasma, enabling accurate measurements of HIV viral load (Photo courtesy of Charlie Mace/Tufts)

Paper-Based Device Boosts HIV Test Accuracy from Dried Blood Samples

In regions where access to clinics for routine blood tests presents financial and logistical obstacles, HIV patients are increasingly able to collect and send a drop of blood using paper-based devices... Read more

AI-Powered Raman Spectroscopy Method Enables Rapid Drug Detection in Blood

Accurately monitoring drug levels in the blood is essential for effective treatment, particularly in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Traditional techniques for monitoring blood drug levels often... Read more

Image: The LC-MS/MS assay can serve as a reference method to validate emerging biosensors for renal function monitoring (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel LC-MS/MS Assay Detects Low Creatinine in Sweat and Saliva

Timely and accurate monitoring of renal function is essential for managing patients at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), which affects about 12% of hospitalized patients and up to 57% of ICU patients.... Read more

Biosensing Technology Breakthrough Paves Way for New Methods of Early Disease Detection

Nanopores are tiny openings that can detect individual molecules as they pass through, making them ideal for analyzing biomolecules like DNA and proteins. However, detecting proteins at extremely low ... Read more

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Image: The device, designed by UTEP chemistry doctoral student Ruma Paul, simplifies colorectal cancer detection (Photo courtesy of UTEP)

Portable Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet it is highly treatable when detected at an early stage. Traditional colonoscopy screenings, although effective, are unpleasant,... Read more

Image: The DNA sequencing method indentifies the bacterial causes of infections to determine the most effective antibiotics for treatment (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

New DNA Test Diagnoses Bacterial Infections Faster and More Accurately

Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a significant global health threat, causing at least one million deaths annually since 1990. The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project warns... Read more

Image: The next-generation microfluidics-based CTC detection technology will improve early cancer screening (Photo courtesy of CityUHK)

Innovative Bio-Detection Platform Improves Early Cancer Screening and Monitoring

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, underscoring the critical need for more advanced, efficient, and early detection methods. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that have... Read more

Image: The test could be a game changer for people with some of the most aggressive forms of cancer (Photo courtesy of UNE)

Blood Test Could Help More Women Survive Aggressive Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Cancer research shows that over 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at its earliest stage survive for five years or more. However, this survival rate dramatically decreases to just 30% when the cancer... Read more

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Image: The technology has the unique ability to detect challenging RhD variants that are typically excluded by other commercial tests (Photo courtesy of BillionToOne)

Non-Invasive Prenatal Test for Fetal RhD Status Demonstrates 100% Accuracy

In the United States, approximately 15% of pregnant individuals are RhD-negative. However, in about 40% of these cases, the fetus is also RhD-negative, making the administration of RhoGAM unnecessary.... Read more

Image: Leukocyte count represents an easily accessible, inexpensive clinical marker (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

WBC Count Could Predict Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms

The global health crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to impact millions of people worldwide, with many experiencing persistent symptoms months after the initial diagnosis. Cognitive impairment... Read more

Image: The high precision platelet counting technology reduces risks that can lead to errors in cancer diagnoses (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

New Platelet Counting Technology to Help Labs Prevent Diagnosis Errors

Accurate platelet count testing is a significant challenge for laboratories. Inaccurate results can lead to misdiagnosis, missed diagnoses, and delayed treatment for a variety of potentially fatal conditions,... Read more

Image: The study examined the diagnostic utility of ELISA testing for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Streamlined Approach to Testing for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Improves Diagnostic Accuracy

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious side effect of the blood thinner heparin, is difficult to diagnose because thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, can be caused by a variety of factors... Read more

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Test Predicts Dangerous Side Effect of Cancer Treatment

In recent years, cancer immunotherapy has emerged as a promising approach where the patient's immune system is harnessed to fight cancer. One form of immunotherapy, called CAR-T-cell therapy, involves... Read more

Image: New insights into preterm infant immunity could inform care (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Test Measures Preterm Infant Immunity Using Only Two Drops of Blood

Preterm infants are particularly vulnerable due to their organs still undergoing development, which can lead to difficulties in breathing, eating, and regulating body temperature. This is especially true... Read more

Simple Blood Test Could Help Choose Better Treatments for Patients with Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer, which develops in the lining of the uterus, is the most prevalent gynecologic cancer in the United States, affecting over 66,000 women annually. Projections indicate that in 2025, around... Read more

Novel Analytical Method Tracks Progression of Autoimmune Diseases

Patients with autoimmune diseases often have lifelong contact with doctors and hospitals. The typical patient diagnosed is a woman in her fifties and the disease requires lifelong treatment.... Read more

Microbiology

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Image: The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B runs on the QIAstat-Dx system (Photo courtesy of QIAGEN)

Gastrointestinal Panel Delivers Rapid Detection of Five Common Bacterial Pathogens for Outpatient Use

Acute infectious gastroenteritis results in approximately 179 million cases each year in the United States, leading to a significant number of outpatient visits and hospitalizations. To address this, a... Read more

Image: Rapid PCR testing in the ICU could not demonstrate non-inferiority in the clinical cure of pneumonia (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Rapid PCR Testing in ICU Improves Antibiotic Stewardship

A collaborative study led by the University of Plymouth (Devon, UK) has shown that rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in the intensive care unit (ICU) improved antibiotic stewardship compared... Read more

Image: The study identified a genetic signature in bacteria that, when present, indicates the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance (Photo courtesy of Tulane University)

Unique Genetic Signature Predicts Drug Resistance in Bacteria

Antibiotic resistance represents a significant global health threat, responsible for over a million deaths each year. By 2050, the World Health Organization predicts that it could surpass cancer and heart... Read more

Unique Barcoding System Tracks Pneumonia-Causing Bacteria as They Infect Blood Stream

Bacteremia, also known as blood poisoning, occurs when bacteria manage to overcome the body's immune defenses. This condition can progress into sepsis, a serious illness that is responsible for over a... Read more

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Image: The new test offers the possibility of more personalized treatment options for medulloblastoma (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

New Test Diagnoses High-Risk Childhood Brain Tumors

Medulloblastoma, which originates in the cerebellum, the rear part of the brain, is the most prevalent malignant brain tumor in children and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Currently, identifying... Read more

Informatics Solution Elevates Laboratory Efficiency and Patient Care

QuidelOrtho Corporation (San Diego, CA, USA) has introduced the QuidelOrtho Results Manager System, a cutting-edge informatics solution designed to meet the increasing demands of modern laboratories.... Read more

Image: As tumor cells flow through these microfluidic chambers, they are subjected to increasing shear stress and sorted based on their adhesion strength (Photo courtesy of UC San Diego)

Microfluidic Device Assesses Stickiness of Tumor Cells to Predict Cancer Spread

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a type of early-stage breast cancer, is often referred to as stage zero breast cancer. In many cases, it remains harmless and does not spread beyond the milk ducts where... Read more

Image: The squares are representative partial pictures from the cancer microscopy slides, that the AI system has automatically organized by their similarity (Photo courtesy of University of Jyväskylä)

New AI Tool Outperforms Previous Methods for Identifying Colorectal Cancer from Tissue Sample Analysis

Tissue analysis typically involves a pathologist reviewing scanned digital slides from a patient’s intestinal sample and marking specific areas, such as those where cancerous and related tissues are present.... Read more

Technology

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Image: Deep learning-enhanced chemiluminescence vertical flow assay for high-sensitivity cardiac Troponin I testing (Photo courtesy of Ozcan Lab/UCLA)

POC Paper-Based Sensor Platform to Transform Cardiac Diagnostics

Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 19 million fatalities annually. Early detection of myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart... Read more

Study Explores Impact of POC Testing on Future of Diagnostics

In today’s rapidly changing world, having quick and accurate access to medical information is more crucial than ever. Point-of-Care Diagnostics (PoC-D) and Point-of-Care Testing (PoC-T) are making this... Read more

Image: The new screening device has shown promise for early lung cancer detection (Photo courtesy of Biosensors, DOI: 10.3390/bios14120624)

Low-Cost, Fast Response Sensor Enables Early and Accurate Detection of Lung Cancer

Cancer biomarkers are valuable tools for early diagnosis as their concentration in body fluids, such as serum, can be measured to detect the disease at an earlier stage. Additionally, serum levels of these... Read more

Image: The nanomaterial passively captures and preserves DNA and cells of interest from menstrual blood for testing (Photo courtesy of CELLECT)

Nanotechnology For Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Could Replace Invasive Pap Smears

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which spreads through sexual contact. The Pap test (or Pap smear) is used to... Read more

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Image: CACLP 2025 will be held 22-24 March 2025 (Photo courtesy of CACLP)

CACLP 2025 Unites Global Innovators in IVD Industry

CACLP (Shanghai, China) will be holding the 22nd China International In Vitro Diagnostic Expo, the largest and most influential gathering of the IVD industry in China, 22-24 March 2025 at the Hangzhou... Read more

Bio-Rad to Acquire Digital PCR Developer Stilla Technologies

Bio-Rad Laboratories (Hercules, CA, USA) has entered into a binding offer to purchase all equity interests in Stilla Technologies (Villejuif, France). The acquisition remains subject to consultation with... Read more

Image: ABL and affiliates will start production and commercialization of FTD’s new UltraGene products based on PCR tests (Photo courtesy of Siemens)

ABL Signs Know-How License and Transfer Agreement for Siemens’ Fast Track Diagnostics PCR Portfolio

Advanced Biological Laboratories (ABL, Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg) has signed a licensing and transfer agreement with Siemens Healthineers (Forchheim, Germany) for the know-how and IP rights from Fast... Read more

Becton Dickinson to Spin Out Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions Business

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA), has announced that its board of directors has unanimously authorized BD management to pursue a plan to separate BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic... Read more

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