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Image: Access p-Tau217 is a blood test designed to support amyloid pathology evaluation in patients with cognitive decline (Photo courtesy of Beckman Coulter)

Blood Test Brings Alzheimer’s Biomarker Assessment to Routine Labs

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has received IVDR CE Mark for the Access p-Tau217, a blood test supporting amyloid pathology evaluation. More...
09 Jul 2026
Image: Findings show that blood-based biomarkers can provide clinically relevant prognostic information and support individualized planning even at advanced ages (Image Credit: Shutterstock)

Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Identify Faster Cognitive Decline in Adults Over 80

New findings challenge the view that Alzheimer’s biomarkers have limited value at advanced ages due to coexisting conditions. More...
07 Jul 2026
This image shows neutrophil granulocytes at various stages of maturation in the blood of a patient who has had a severe heart attack. This image was captured using a high-resolution microscope. The cell nucleus is highlighted in grey, while two typical surface features of the cells are highlighted in orange and turquoise. The immature precursor cell, known as a 'preNeu', can be identified by its round cell nucleus. (Photo courtesy of Mathis Richter)

Blood Test Helps Predict Short-Term Mortality After Severe Heart Attack

New findings show a routine blood test can predict 30-day mortality after STEMI, outperforming established biomarkers. More...
06 Jul 2026
Image: The document outlines a framework to interpret results influenced by gender-affirming hormone therapy and to improve EHR workflows so results, flags, and reminders better reflect patient physiology (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

ADLM Issues Laboratory Guidance for Gender-Diverse Patient Care

Guidelines recommend organ inventories and context-based reference intervals to improve lab care for gender-diverse adults. More...
06 Jul 2026
Image: The HepQuant SHUNT Liver Diagnostic Test assesses chronic liver disease physiology by measuring  clearances of intravenously administered cholate and orally administered cholate that reflect liver blood flow and hepatocyte function (Image credit: iStock)

FDA-Approved Test Identifies Low Risk of Large Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis

A new test quantifies risk of large esophageal varices in compensated cirrhosis, helping avoid unnecessary endoscopy. More...
26 Jun 2026
Image: A four‑protein signature can identify pediatric IBD and distinguish its subtypes (Image credit: iStock)

Blood Protein Signature Diagnoses Pediatric IBD and Distinguishes Subtypes

A new four-protein blood test identifies pediatric IBD and distinguishes Crohn's from ulcerative colitis noninvasively. More...
25 Jun 2026
Image: Findings showed that the Stockholm3 blood test detected more clinically significant prostate cancers than PSA testing without increasing unnecessary testing (Image credit: 123RF)

Blood Test Detects More High-Risk Prostate Cancers Than PSA

A new blood test detects more aggressive prostate cancers than PSA without increasing unnecessary testing. More...
24 Jun 2026
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