AI in Health Care: Balancing Benefits and Barriers
AI can help alleviate the burden on clinical labs—but only with sufficient investment, enthusiasm, and understanding
Diagnostic Testing and Emerging Technologies
Keeps You Up-to-Date on New Diagnostic Tests, Testing Trends and Opportunities, and Emerging Test Technologies
Esophageal Pre-Cancer Testing Gaining Greater Traction
How three companies are addressing screening challenges with tests that help improve chances of early detection
Computing the Future of the Lab
Computational biology expert Keaun Amani shares his advice and insights on AI and machine learning tools for the clinical lab
Developing an Automated HIV Self-Test for Use in Developing Countries
Principal investigator discusses a new research initiative to create a low-cost, rapid HIV self-test.
AI Combined with DM and ABUS Can Improve Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers found that combining AI with both imaging technologies can improve the detection of cancer in women with dense breasts.
New Breakthrough Device Designations Fall 37 Percent in 2022
According to the FDA’s recently-released annual report, only 135 devices received the designation last year, versus 213 in 2021.
Bringing Multi-Cancer Tests Closer to Reality
A new method for early detection of 14 cancer types based on glycosaminoglycan profiles shows promise.
USPSTF Again Declines to Recommend Lipid Screening for Asymptomatic Children
The panel recently said there was still not enough evidence to properly assess the harms and benefits of such screening.
Special Report: What Next for COVID-19 Tests?
An overview of what will happen to the COVID-19 tests issued via EUA once the public health emergency ends on May 11.
An AI Invasion: Improving Breast Cancer Biopsies
Researchers report the first-ever routine clinical use of an AI-based tool for breast cancer biopsies in a pathology lab.
How to Resolve Three Common Types of Preanalytical Interference
Experts share new strategies for dealing with hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia interference.
ACMG Strongly Recommends NIPS for Common Fetal Trisomies
In a new practice guideline, the group also “strongly recommends” that NIPS be offered to patients to screen for fetal SCA.
Easier, Noninvasive Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders
More companies have begun offering neurofilament light chain blood tests as a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.
