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Philips and Ibex Expand Partnership to Enhance AI-Enabled Pathology Workflows

Royal Philips (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) has expanded its partnership with Ibex Medical Analytics (Tel Aviv, Israel) and released the new Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution (PIPS) to further accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled digital pathology to address the pressure pathologists face because of the global shortage of pathologists and the growing number of cancer patients. Read more
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Grifols and Inpeco Partner to Deliver Transfusion Medicine ‘Lab of The Future’

Grifols (Barcelona, Spain), a manufacturer of plasma-derived medicines and innovative diagnostic solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Inpeco (Novazzano, Switzerland), a global leader in total laboratory automation technologies, to provide transfusion medicine labs with complete, tailored instrumentation, robotics, and software capabilities to modernize their operations and make them more efficient. Read more
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Research Collaboration to Advance AI-Enhanced, Real-Time Optical Imaging in Lung Cancer Biopsy

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Image: Microscopic images showing healthy villi on the left and diseased villi on the right (Photo courtesy of Florian Jaeckle/University of Cambridge)

Powerful AI Tool Diagnoses Coeliac Disease from Biopsy Images with Over 97% Accuracy

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, causing symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, skin rashes, weight loss, fatigue, and anemia. Read more
28 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: The 3-parameter CCRS model was devised specifically for patients diagnosed with clonal cytopenia (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Scoring System Predicts Risk of Developing Cancer from Common Blood Disorder

Clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance (CCUS) is a blood disorder commonly found in older adults, characterized by mutations in blood cells and a low blood count, but without any obvious cause or blood cancer. Read more
28 Mar 2025 | Hematology

Image: A spectroscopic image shows on-electrode molecules that drive metabolite-sensing reactions (Photo courtesy of Xuanbing Cheng and Zongqi Li/Emaminejad Lab)

Novel Sensor Technology to Enable Early Diagnoses of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disorders

Metabolites are critical compounds that fuel life's essential functions, playing a key role in producing energy, regulating cellular activities, and maintaining the balance of bodily systems. Read more
27 Mar 2025 | Technology

Image: The study examined the influence of pre-analytical conditions on cell-free microRNA stability in blood plasma samples (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Pre-Analytical Conditions Influence Cell-Free MicroRNA Stability in Blood Plasma Samples

Scientists worldwide are working to enhance the quality of diagnostics and prognosis for various diseases, including cancer, by analyzing different body fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva. Read more
27 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: The test could help eliminate hepatitis B by preventing mother-to-child transmission during childbirth (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid Diagnostic Test to Halt Mother-To-Child Hepatitis B Transmission

Hepatitis B, an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), is the second-leading infectious cause of death globally, following tuberculosis. Read more
26 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The reconstructed 3D cell tissue is subjected to a PET scan (Photo courtesy of University of Vienna)

3D Cell Culture System Could Revolutionize Cancer Diagnostics

New drugs and diagnostic methods should ideally be both safe and quickly accessible, but the preclinical testing phase often hinders rapid progress due to the high level of resources it requires. Read more
26 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: The urine test could halve post-op scans for kidney cancer (Photo courtesy Shutterstock)

Simple Urine Test Could Help Patients Avoid Invasive Scans for Kidney Cancer

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent type of kidney cancer, making up approximately 90% of cases. Read more
25 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

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Painless Technique Measures Glucose Concentrations in Solution and Tissue Via Sound Waves

Blood glucose levels are traditionally measured using invasive methods that require pricking the skin with small needles. Read more
25 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: The new blood test could detect bowel cancer when it is more treatable (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Bowel Cancer Blood Test to Improve Early Detection

Currently, doctors screen for bowel cancer using a fecal immunochemical test, often referred to as the "poo test," which many people find uncomfortable and may deter them from visiting a GP. Read more
24 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The skin-based test can detect signature features of progressive supranuclear palsy (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Skin-Based Test to Improve Diagnosis of Rare, Debilitating Neurodegenerative Disease

In neurodegenerative diseases, misfolded proteins, such as alpha synuclein or tau, accumulate in brain and nervous system cells, leading to cell damage and neurodegeneration. Read more
24 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: Scientists have tested an accessible, affordable diagnostic tool for heart disease risk via molecular blood screening (Photo courtesy of Murdoch University)

New Method Rapidly Diagnoses CVD Risk Via Molecular Blood Screening

Lipoproteins play a crucial role in cardiovascular health, with their composition and concentration closely linked to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: The research team has enhanced the accuracy of a lab test for measuring alpha-synuclein levels (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Refined Test Improves Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, characterized by the accumulation of misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain and spinal cord. Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Molecular Diagnostics

Image: Serum uromodulin has been associated with kidney function and outcome in hospitalized COVID-19 patients (Photo courtesy of EUROIMMUN)

Serum Uromodulin Could Indicate Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in COVID-19 patients, contributing to a higher risk of mortality. Read more
21 Mar 2025 | Pathology

Image: bioMérieux has received FDA 510(k) Clearance for its VITEK® COMPACT PRO (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Innovative ID/AST System to Help Diagnose Infectious Diseases and Combat AMR

Each year, 11 million people across the world die of sepsis out of which 1.3 million deaths are due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more
20 Mar 2025 | Microbiology

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Carbon Nanotubes Help Build Highly Accurate Sensors for Continuous Health Monitoring

Current sensors can measure various health indicators, such as blood glucose levels, in the body. However, there is a need to develop more accurate and sensitive sensor materials that can detect lower... Read more

Image: The paper-based device generates high-quality samples of dried plasma, enabling accurate measurements of HIV viral load (Photo courtesy of Charlie Mace/Tufts)

Paper-Based Device Boosts HIV Test Accuracy from Dried Blood Samples

In regions where access to clinics for routine blood tests presents financial and logistical obstacles, HIV patients are increasingly able to collect and send a drop of blood using paper-based devices... Read more

AI-Powered Raman Spectroscopy Method Enables Rapid Drug Detection in Blood

Accurately monitoring drug levels in the blood is essential for effective treatment, particularly in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Traditional techniques for monitoring blood drug levels often... Read more

Image: The LC-MS/MS assay can serve as a reference method to validate emerging biosensors for renal function monitoring (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Novel LC-MS/MS Assay Detects Low Creatinine in Sweat and Saliva

Timely and accurate monitoring of renal function is essential for managing patients at risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), which affects about 12% of hospitalized patients and up to 57% of ICU patients.... Read more

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Image: The blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Dementia

Idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) causes individuals to physically act out their dreams while sleeping. This disorder is strongly linked to a high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and... Read more

Image: The new technology offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Test Detects Pathogens in Blood Without Amplification

Rapid detection of pathogens is essential for effective disease management, especially in cases of bloodstream infections. Traditional molecular diagnostics often require nucleic acid preamplification,... Read more

Image: The device, designed by UTEP chemistry doctoral student Ruma Paul, simplifies colorectal cancer detection (Photo courtesy of UTEP)

Portable Blood-Based Device Detects Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., yet it is highly treatable when detected at an early stage. Traditional colonoscopy screenings, although effective, are unpleasant,... Read more

Image: The DNA sequencing method indentifies the bacterial causes of infections to determine the most effective antibiotics for treatment (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

New DNA Test Diagnoses Bacterial Infections Faster and More Accurately

Antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a significant global health threat, causing at least one million deaths annually since 1990. The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project warns... Read more

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Image: The technology has the unique ability to detect challenging RhD variants that are typically excluded by other commercial tests (Photo courtesy of BillionToOne)

Non-Invasive Prenatal Test for Fetal RhD Status Demonstrates 100% Accuracy

In the United States, approximately 15% of pregnant individuals are RhD-negative. However, in about 40% of these cases, the fetus is also RhD-negative, making the administration of RhoGAM unnecessary.... Read more

Image: Leukocyte count represents an easily accessible, inexpensive clinical marker (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

WBC Count Could Predict Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms

The global health crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to impact millions of people worldwide, with many experiencing persistent symptoms months after the initial diagnosis. Cognitive impairment... Read more

Image: The high precision platelet counting technology reduces risks that can lead to errors in cancer diagnoses (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

New Platelet Counting Technology to Help Labs Prevent Diagnosis Errors

Accurate platelet count testing is a significant challenge for laboratories. Inaccurate results can lead to misdiagnosis, missed diagnoses, and delayed treatment for a variety of potentially fatal conditions,... Read more

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Streamlined Approach to Testing for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Improves Diagnostic Accuracy

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious side effect of the blood thinner heparin, is difficult to diagnose because thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, can be caused by a variety of factors... Read more

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Post-Treatment Blood Test Could Inform Future Cancer Therapy Decisions

In the ongoing advancement of personalized medicine, a new study has provided evidence supporting the use of a tool that detects cancer-derived molecules in the blood of lung cancer patients years after... Read more

Cerebrospinal Fluid Test Predicts Dangerous Side Effect of Cancer Treatment

In recent years, cancer immunotherapy has emerged as a promising approach where the patient's immune system is harnessed to fight cancer. One form of immunotherapy, called CAR-T-cell therapy, involves... Read more

Image: New insights into preterm infant immunity could inform care (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Test Measures Preterm Infant Immunity Using Only Two Drops of Blood

Preterm infants are particularly vulnerable due to their organs still undergoing development, which can lead to difficulties in breathing, eating, and regulating body temperature. This is especially true... Read more

Simple Blood Test Could Help Choose Better Treatments for Patients with Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer, which develops in the lining of the uterus, is the most prevalent gynecologic cancer in the United States, affecting over 66,000 women annually. Projections indicate that in 2025, around... Read more

Microbiology

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Image: The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B runs on the QIAstat-Dx system (Photo courtesy of QIAGEN)

Gastrointestinal Panel Delivers Rapid Detection of Five Common Bacterial Pathogens for Outpatient Use

Acute infectious gastroenteritis results in approximately 179 million cases each year in the United States, leading to a significant number of outpatient visits and hospitalizations. To address this, a... Read more

Image: Rapid PCR testing in the ICU could not demonstrate non-inferiority in the clinical cure of pneumonia (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Rapid PCR Testing in ICU Improves Antibiotic Stewardship

A collaborative study led by the University of Plymouth (Devon, UK) has shown that rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in the intensive care unit (ICU) improved antibiotic stewardship compared... Read more

Image: The study identified a genetic signature in bacteria that, when present, indicates the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance (Photo courtesy of Tulane University)

Unique Genetic Signature Predicts Drug Resistance in Bacteria

Antibiotic resistance represents a significant global health threat, responsible for over a million deaths each year. By 2050, the World Health Organization predicts that it could surpass cancer and heart... Read more

Unique Barcoding System Tracks Pneumonia-Causing Bacteria as They Infect Blood Stream

Bacteremia, also known as blood poisoning, occurs when bacteria manage to overcome the body's immune defenses. This condition can progress into sepsis, a serious illness that is responsible for over a... Read more

Pathology

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Image: A general diagram of the AI-powered biological age model (Photo courtesy of Zi Wang/Osaka University)

AI Model Reveals True Biological Age From Five Drops of Blood

Some individuals seem to defy the effects of aging, appearing significantly younger than their peers despite sharing the same age. Aging isn't solely determined by the number of years we have lived; it's... Read more

First-Of-Its-Kind AI Tool Visualizes Cell’s ‘Social Network’ To Treat Cancer

Every cell in the human body is engaged in constant communication with its environment and operates within a broader network of interactions. Each cell has specific features that help identify it as part... Read more

Image: The new test offers the possibility of more personalized treatment options for medulloblastoma (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

New Test Diagnoses High-Risk Childhood Brain Tumors

Medulloblastoma, which originates in the cerebellum, the rear part of the brain, is the most prevalent malignant brain tumor in children and is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Currently, identifying... Read more

Informatics Solution Elevates Laboratory Efficiency and Patient Care

QuidelOrtho Corporation (San Diego, CA, USA) has introduced the QuidelOrtho Results Manager System, a cutting-edge informatics solution designed to meet the increasing demands of modern laboratories.... Read more

Technology

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3D Printing Breakthrough Enables Large Scale Development of Tiny Microfluidic Devices

Microfluidic devices are diagnostic systems capable of analyzing small volumes of materials with precision and speed. These devices are used in a variety of applications, including cancer cell analysis,... Read more

Image: Deep learning-enhanced chemiluminescence vertical flow assay for high-sensitivity cardiac Troponin I testing (Photo courtesy of Ozcan Lab/UCLA)

POC Paper-Based Sensor Platform to Transform Cardiac Diagnostics

Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 19 million fatalities annually. Early detection of myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart... Read more

Study Explores Impact of POC Testing on Future of Diagnostics

In today’s rapidly changing world, having quick and accurate access to medical information is more crucial than ever. Point-of-Care Diagnostics (PoC-D) and Point-of-Care Testing (PoC-T) are making this... Read more

Image: The new screening device has shown promise for early lung cancer detection (Photo courtesy of Biosensors, DOI: 10.3390/bios14120624)

Low-Cost, Fast Response Sensor Enables Early and Accurate Detection of Lung Cancer

Cancer biomarkers are valuable tools for early diagnosis as their concentration in body fluids, such as serum, can be measured to detect the disease at an earlier stage. Additionally, serum levels of these... Read more

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Image: CACLP 2025 will be held 22-24 March 2025 (Photo courtesy of CACLP)

CACLP 2025 Unites Global Innovators in IVD Industry

CACLP (Shanghai, China) will be holding the 22nd China International In Vitro Diagnostic Expo, the largest and most influential gathering of the IVD industry in China, 22-24 March 2025 at the Hangzhou... Read more

Bio-Rad to Acquire Digital PCR Developer Stilla Technologies

Bio-Rad Laboratories (Hercules, CA, USA) has entered into a binding offer to purchase all equity interests in Stilla Technologies (Villejuif, France). The acquisition remains subject to consultation with... Read more

Image: ABL and affiliates will start production and commercialization of FTD’s new UltraGene products based on PCR tests (Photo courtesy of Siemens)

ABL Signs Know-How License and Transfer Agreement for Siemens’ Fast Track Diagnostics PCR Portfolio

Advanced Biological Laboratories (ABL, Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg) has signed a licensing and transfer agreement with Siemens Healthineers (Forchheim, Germany) for the know-how and IP rights from Fast... Read more

Becton Dickinson to Spin Out Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions Business

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA), has announced that its board of directors has unanimously authorized BD management to pursue a plan to separate BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic... Read more

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