Image-Based AI Touted as a New Weapon Against Rare Cancers
Studies by Paige demonstrate the greater accuracy that artificial intelligence potentially offers for pathologists
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Are We in a ‘Quademic’? COVID-19, Flu, RSV, and Norovirus Infections Surge
The pandemic may have set the stage for a jump in infections from these four nemeses
Bringing Clinical Mass Spectrometry into Routine Medical Laboratory Testing
Roche experts discuss the company’s recently launched automated solution and how it will bring mass spec to more patients
Repeat At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Avoid False Negatives, FDA Says
The agency is advising people to perform repeat, or serial testing after a negative result, regardless of symptoms.
Telehealth Doesn’t Discourage In-Person Care or Drive Wasteful Use
Two recent studies show that most people see telehealth as a supplement to in-person visits, rather than a replacement.
How the Roe v. Wade Ruling Will Impact Prenatal Testing
Without abortion rights, basic lab testing applications for those who are or want to become pregnant have new and ominous legal implications.
ML Model Predicts Cancer Patient Response to Immunotherapy
New tool helps determine whether immunotherapy is a better option for patients than chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
GAO: FDA Needs Policy to Avoid Repeating EUA COVID-19 Test Mistakes
In a recent report, the GAO says the agency needs a policy when it comes to enforcement discretion regarding tests approved via EUA.
AI and Wearable Devices Offer Promise as an Early COVID-19 ID Method
While still in its infancy, recent research shows the combination of AI and wearables can accurately detect early SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Liquid Biopsy Can Rule Out Need for Chemotherapy After Stage II Colon Cancer Surgery
New study shows that ctDNA liquid biopsy testing after stage II colon cancer may determine whether chemotherapy is required.
Leveraging COVID-19 Testing Infrastructure Can Boost Diabetes Screening
A new study suggests that this is a viable idea, particularly in the context of diabetes screening in a Latinx community.
Smart Inhalers May Enable Better Management of Respiratory Disorders
Inhalers and sensors that offer digital monitoring are beginning to gain FDA approval, and could solve usage issues of traditional products.
Genomic Biomarker Tests Endorsed for Early Prostate Cancer Management
Revised guidelines from the American Urological Association support limited use of the tests for certain prostate cancer patients.
