New and Improved: The Latest Research in Disease Screening
New ideas and innovations look beyond conventional screening options to facilitate improved disease diagnosis and patient outcomes
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Generalizing Genomics Learning
A new NIH network aims to remove barriers and share knowledge to drive more widespread adoption of genomics in clinical settings
When Is Genome Sequencing Advisable?
With patient and provider demand for WGS on the rise, what should laboratorians know about ordering and interpreting this testing?
AI Using Laboratory Data to Inform Clinical Decisions
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Artificial intelligence- (AI-) based technology is beginning to penetrate health care. Like most other clinical decision-making, several early AI applications rely upon…
Metabolite Panel May ID Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorder
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
A group of blood metabolites help detect some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published…
Preimplantation Genetic Testing Improves IVF Outcomes
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) can mitigate the negative effects of maternal age on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes by…
Hidden Blood in Stool May Indicate Higher All-Cause Death Risk
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
"Invisible" blood in stool may predict death from a wide range of causes, not just colorectal cancer, according to a study published July 16 in…
Targeted Sequencing Panel May Aid Diagnosis of Movement Disorders
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Whole-Genome Sequencing Adds Value to Cardiomyopathy Workup
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) identifies additional genetic causes of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) beyond those identified through targeted…
Next-Gen Sequencing Has Significant Utility for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Next-generation sequencing improves definitive diagnoses for children with drug-resistant epilepsy, according to a pilot study published online…
New Study Provides Most Comprehensive Overview of Genetic Test Development, Usage and Spending
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
As might be expected, there has been rapid growth in genetic test availability and spending on these tests since 2014. But, comprehensive new collaborative analysis conducted by…
Expanded Carrier Screening IDs Rare Variants in Diverse Populations
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Expanded next-generation sequencing-based carrier screening improves detection of rare and novel pathogenic variants even in…
Genetic Risk Score Could Improve Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation
From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
A genetic risk score (GRS) may identify patients at highest risk for developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published…