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
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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
The Diagnostics Pipeline: Diagnostics Make Up One-Third of Total 2023 Recalls
With recent test recalls announced by Universal Medtech and QuidelOrtho, such products now make up one-third of 2023 total recalls listed by the FDA.
What Are the Latest CFTR Carrier Screening Recommendations?
New ACMG recommendations aim to make CFTR carrier detection more equitable among a wider range of ancestries.
Diagnostic Error: What Harm Can It Do?
Research reveals that diagnostic error in the US may cause up to 800,000 serious outcomes annually.
The Diagnostics Pipeline: FDA Proceeds without Congress Over LDTs Reform
The agency recently sent its own proposed LDTs regulation rule to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review.
Expert Q&A: The Latest in Breath Biopsy
Owlstone Medical CEO Billy Boyle discusses the latest developments in breath biopsy and issues related to its wider clinical adoption.
Addressing the Challenges of Bile Acid Diarrhea Diagnosis
A new five-metabolite blood test designed by algorithm could simplify and speed up this challenging diagnosis.
Can Ophthalmic Biomarkers Offer Insights into Brain Pathologies?
Protein levels in the vitreous humor may have the potential to support the diagnosis and staging of neurodegenerative diseases.
Simplifying At-Home Tests with AI
A new assay uses AI-optimized enzymes to simplify and increase the accuracy of rapid pathogen detection.
Combating Cervical Cancer: Where Do We Stand?
Accessible screening tests and inclusive management strategies may limit the global cervical cancer incidence rate.
The Diagnostics Pipeline: FDA Launches Pilot for Cancer Companion Diagnostic LDTs
New program aims to provide greater transparency on the recommended performance characteristics of such tests.
