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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Laboratories Face Change in the Digital Age

By Glenn S. Demby | Aug 26, 2016 | 1 min read

From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Like all other industries, the laboratory industry will feel the effects of the digital revolution. In some cases, digital technology will make operations more efficient and cut human errors by…

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Mass Spec Receiving Broader Application

By Glenn S. Demby | Aug 23, 2016 | 1 min read

From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Mass spectrometry (MS) is rapidly transitioning from specialized clinical testing—drugs of abuse confirmations, newborn screening, and steroid analysis—to being broadly applied throughout…

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Study Identifies Urine as Preferred Zika Sample

By Glenn S. Demby | Aug 16, 2016 | 1 min read

From - Diagnostic Testing & Emerging Technologies
Diagnosing Zika virus is challenging. While diagnosis previously relied on serology, it is difficult to differentiate Zika antibodies from other closely related viruses…

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