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ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, many events are being rescheduled for a later date, converted into virtual venues, or altogether cancelled. Please check with the event organizer or website prior to planning for any forthcoming event.
03 Apr 2023 - 06 Apr 2023
MSACL 2023 – Congress of the Association for Mass Spectrometry & Advances in Clinical Lab
14 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023
AACR 2023 – Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research
15 Apr 2023 - 18 Apr 2023
ECCMID 2023 – 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

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Image: Leading MS/PML experts have recommended genetic testing to prevent fatal brain infection in MS patients (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Simple, Inexpensive Genetic Test Can Identify MS Patients at Risk of Fatal Brain Infection

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are confronted with a difficult decision - whether they should take medications that have proven to be effective in slowing the disease's progression, despite the potential risk of triggering a fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Read more
20 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: New diagnostic tests could accurately detect and pre-empt risks of debilitating diseases (Photo courtesy of Amplified Sciences)

Unique Dye-Based Tests to Revolutionize Early-Detection Pancreatic Cancer Diagnostics

Pancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer, with 74 out of every 100 patients succumbing to it within a year of diagnosis as it is often detected too late to be treated effectively. Read more
17 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: A breakthrough non-invasive process allows to access lymph through the collection of surgical drain fluid after tumor resection (Photo courtesy of Droplet Biosciences)

Novel Lymph Liquid Biopsy Could Transform Approach for Identifying Cancer Recurrence Risk

Although the crucial role of the lymphatic system in metastasis has been acknowledged for some time, obtaining patient lymph for analysis has been difficult. Read more
17 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: BD Vaginal Panel on BD COR System tests for multiple common types of vaginitis using only one swab, one test (Photo courtesy of BD)

First-of-Its-Kind High-Throughput Diagnostic Test for Infectious Vaginitis Uses Only One Swab

Accurate diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is vital in determining the proper treatment and reducing the possibilities of associated complications and the buildup of drug resistance. Read more
17 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: The biosensor could help optimize cancer treatment, identify DNA damage factors, and elucidate repair mechanisms (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Novel Biosensor to Detect DNA Damage in Real Time Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

Double-strand breaks (DSBs) are a form of DNA damage in which both strands of DNA break at the same place, adversely affecting cell growth and functioning. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: Elevated hs-cTnI levels can precede and predict pre-eclampsia (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

High-Sensitivity Troponin I Could Predict Preeclampsia in High-Risk Women

Pre-eclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure that complicates up to 8% of pregnancies, although data on biomarkers that can predict onset and disease severity has so far been limited. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: Proteins that glow bright blue or green could make disease diagnosis quicker and easier (Photo courtesy of Eindhoven University of Technology)

‘Glow-In-The-Dark’ Proteins to Help Diagnose Viral Diseases More Quickly and Easily

Despite undergoing technological advancements, most diagnostic tests for viral diseases that are highly sensitive still involve complex techniques to prepare a sample or interpret the results, making it hard to administer these tests in point-of-care settings or in locations with limited resources. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: Werfen had reached an agreement in November 2022 to acquire Immucor for USD 2 billion (Photo courtesy of Werfen)

Werfen Completes Immucor Acquisition to Expand Leadership in Specialized Diagnostics

Werfen (Barcelona, Spain) has successfully completed the acquisition of Immucor, Inc. (Norcross, GA, USA) after receiving the required regulatory and antitrust approvals. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Industry
Image: A new test could greatly improve quality of life for infants with homocystinuria (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Novel Test to Ensure Essential Treatment for Newborns with Serious Genetic Disease

Homocystinuria (HCU) is a congenital disease that if left untreated could lead to severe complications. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: BeScreened-CRC is a screening test that aids in the detection of colorectal cancer (Photo courtesy of Beacon Biomedical)

Affordable Blood-Based Test Provides Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most lethal and expensive cancer in the US, with over 150,000 new diagnoses and 50,000 deaths annually. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Molecular Diagnostics
Image: Sampling a single stool using multiple PCR panels can identify more pathogens rapidly (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

PCR Panels for Acute GI Infections Can Lower Costs, Hospitalization and Antibiotic Use

Acute gastroenteritis impacts adults across all age groups and incurs enormous healthcare expenses. Now, a new study comprising 40,000 hospital visits across various geographic locations has revealed that a single stool sample analysis using multiple polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels is capable of identifying more pathogens, especially diarrhea-causing E. Read more
16 Mar 2023 | Microbiology
Image: PerkinElmer has completed the divestiture of its applied, food and enterprise services businesses (Photo courtesy of PerkinElmer)

PerkinElmer Transforms into New Life Sciences & Diagnostics Company with Completion of Business Divestitures

PerkinElmer, Inc. (Waltham, MA; USA) has successfully completed the previously announced divestiture of its Applied, Food, and Enterprise Services businesses. Read more
15 Mar 2023 | Industry

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Urine-Based Molecular Test Detects Bladder Cancer Quickly and Accurately

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World’s First Rapid POC Diagnostic Test Could Detect ‘Insidious’ Malaria Infections

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