Clinical Diagnostics Insider

(formerly Diagnostic Testing and Emerging Technologies)

Keep up to date on new and emerging diagnostic tests, testing trends and opportunities, and disruptive 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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Genetic Risk of Disease Results Don’t Change Health-Related Behaviors

By Glenn S. Demby | Mar 21, 2016 | 1 min read

From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Communicating genetic risk of disease estimates does not impact individuals' health related behaviors, according to a review published March 15 in the…

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New Breast Cancer Staging System Incorporates HER2 Status to Better Assess Prognosis

By Glenn S. Demby | Mar 21, 2016 | 1 min read

From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
A new breast cancer staging system adds HER2 (ERBB2-positive disease) status to a list of factors used to assess prognosis in women who undergo neoadjuvant (pre-surgical) therapy for…

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