Diagnostic Testing and Emerging Technologies

Keeps You Up-to-Date on New Diagnostic Tests, Testing Trends and Opportunities, and Emerging Test Technologies

AI in Health Care: Balancing Benefits and Barriers

By Michael Schubert, PhD | Oct 30, 2024 | 1 min read

AI can help alleviate the burden on clinical labs—but only with sufficient investment, enthusiasm, and understanding

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Esophageal Pre-Cancer Testing Gaining Greater Traction

By Ron Shinkman | Oct 29, 2024 | 1 min read

How three companies are addressing screening challenges with tests that help improve chances of early detection

An elderly male patient holds a hand to his throat as he speaks with his doctor, illustrating the concept of throat problems and potential esophageal cancer.

Computing the Future of the Lab

By Michael Schubert, PhD | Oct 28, 2024 | 1 min read

Computational biology expert Keaun Amani shares his advice and insights on AI and machine learning tools for the clinical lab

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EC to Phase in New In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, Starting May 26

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 22, 2022 | 1 min read

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A closeup of a medical professional in full PPE holding an in vitro diagnostic test cartridge.

Could CRISPR-Based Options Be the Next Generation of COVID-19 Diagnostics?

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 22, 2022 | 1 min read

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Scorecard: COVID-19 Rapid Test Recalls and Warnings in 2022

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 22, 2022 | 1 min read

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Blood-Based Test Uses Lipid Profiles to Detect Early-Stage Lung Cancer

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 18, 2022 | 1 min read

Research team creates a promising new mass spectrometry-based blood lipid test.

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Beyond the Pap Smear: New Methods to Improve Cytological Screening

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 17, 2022 | 1 min read

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Digital Pathology Solutions Cut Whole-Slide Diagnosis Time by 26%

By Glenn S. Demby | Feb 17, 2022 | 1 min read

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Professor Discusses His Work in Microfluidics, SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing

By Rachel Muenz | Jan 31, 2022 | 1 min read

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Just How User-Friendly Are Current Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits?

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 20, 2022 | 1 min read

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A man and woman examine the results of a COVID-19 rapid test in their living room.

One-Step HCV RNA Tests Help Encourage Hepatitis C Screening

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 19, 2022 | 1 min read

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A doctor or nurse's blue-gloved hand holds a patient's hand that has just had a fingerstick test done. There is a drop of blood on the patient's index finger.

Agency Continues Crack Down on Unauthorized COVID-19 Tests

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 19, 2022 | 1 min read

On Jan. 11, the FDA warned consumers not to use COVID-19 tests from LuSys Laboratories, as they have not been approved for use in the US.

The packaging, swab, and saliva container for a COVID-19 rapid test.

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