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
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Dissecting the Data Behind Healthcare AI
How do the underlying datasets affect artificial intelligence tools’ performance in the lab—and beyond?
PGx Testing: First, Do No Harm
Recent advances in pharmacogenomic testing—and their role in ensuring safe, effective treatment selection for precision oncology
Which Test? Choosing the Best Approach to Diagnosing Rare Disease
Genomic sequencing is almost twice as likely to yield a diagnostic result, but lags behind panel testing in speed, cost, and concordance.
Pursuing the PFAS Problem
Tackling the challenges of “forever chemicals” in the diagnostics industry.
CDC Calls Continued Rise in Cases of STIs “Alarming”
Health inequities and disrupted STI testing and care during the pandemic continued to contribute to a rise in cases in 2021.
How Could Cheaper Genomic Sequencing Affect the Clinical Testing Industry?
Recently released NGS systems will be helpful to researchers but are unlikely to immediately impact diagnostics, expert says.
Expert Q&A: Recent Trends in the Clinical Lab
G2 Intelligence managing editor Rachel Muenz chats with lab leader Stephanie Whitehead about recent developments affecting clinical labs.
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.
Early in Pandemic, HIV Testing Dropped Sharply, but Quickly Rebounded
A recent CDC report concludes that disruptions to HIV testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic compromised America’s ability to prevent the disease.
Huge Decline in Medicare Laboratory Testing Due to COVID-19
According to a recent OIG report, fewer Medicare Part B beneficiaries received lab tests during the first 10 months of the pandemic.
How the Use of MALDI-TOF MS Is Expanding in Clinical Diagnostics
Advances in MALDI time-of-flight mass spectrometry have significantly expanded its use in high-throughput diagnostic labs.
New Study Supports Accuracy of Diagnoses from Video Visits
Video telehealth during the early period of the COVID-19 quarantine was actually highly effective in providing accurate diagnoses, research shows.
