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COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence and severity among systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) patients in Massachusetts, United States (US), between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2022.

22 Jun 2022

Brain tumor classification can become more accurate with the use of artificial intelligence and physiological imaging

The classification of brain tumors – and thus the choice of optimal treatment options – can become more accurate and precise through the use of artificial intelligence in combination with physiological imaging.

22 Jun 2022

INTEGRA pipettes simplify PCR testing for COVID-19

Matrix Diagnostics – a dedicated COVID-19 testing lab in California – is relying on INTEGRA Biosciences’ EVOLVE and MINI 96 pipettes to streamline and accelerate its PCR workflows

From INTEGRA Biosciences 21 Jun 2022

Proteins in liquor could provide information about inflammatory processes in the brain

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases are associated with inflammatory processes in the brain.

20 Jun 2022

Affordable Advanced Rapid Diagnostics from Global Access Diagnostics (GADx)

Global Access Health (GAH), a social enterprise dedicated to providing affordable medical products for global health, today formally introduced its first portfolio company, Global Access Diagnostics (GADx).

From Global Access Diagnostics 15 Jun 2022

EKF launches middleware connectivity solution for POC analyzers and data management

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From EKF Diagnostics 14 Jun 2022

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

MolGen b.v. of Veenendaal (NL), a global solutions provider of innovative extraction DNA/RNA isolation technology, hardware, systems, consumables and reagents for human diagnostics, agricultural research, and the biotech industry is attending the Analytica Fair, in Munich, on the 21st- 24th of June 2022.

From AgriGenX 14 Jun 2022

Accurate detection of specific genomic disorders made possible by nanopore sequencing

Using nanopore sequencing, a rapid third-generation cytogenetic analysis tool, investigators are now able to accurately detect specific genomic disorders in a fraction of the time it takes to conduct traditional and molecular cytogenetic testing.

14 Jun 2022

Cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next 20 years

Cancer cases and deaths are expected to double in Africa during the next two decades, according to findings from a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

13 Jun 2022

LabVantage Solutions Adds Mixed Reality Technology to Its Advanced LIMS Platform

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, including purpose-built LIMS solutions that allow labs to go live faster and at a lower total cost, announced it has signed a global cooperation agreement with Holo4Labs (H4L).

From LabVantage Solutions 9 Jun 2022

Zoonotic origins of seasonal human coronaviruses

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, investigators analyzed the evolution and origin of seasonal human coronaviruses (sHCoVs).

8 Jun 2022

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

Researchers discuss the development of an electronic nose device for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

8 Jun 2022

New diagnostic procedure could help start optimal stroke treatment in a timely manner

A blood clot in the brain that blocks the supply of oxygen can cause an acute stroke. In this case, every minute counts.

8 Jun 2022

Etiologies of liver cancer are changing and the prognosis is mixed, study says

The primary causes of liver cancer are well known: viral (hepatitis B and C), alcohol and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver, resulting in chronic inflammation and damage.

7 Jun 2022

Study says 460k of first million recorded US COVID deaths caused by variants

In a recent research paper posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists from Yale School of Public Health analyzed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-linked deaths in the United States (US).

7 Jun 2022

Can dogs accurately detect COVID-19?

Researchers evaluate the accuracy of using dogs to smell and identify the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in infected and non-infected individuals.

6 Jun 2022

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

In a recent study posted to the Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, researchers reviewed clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-based diagnostics for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

6 Jun 2022

New immunotherapy mechanism can block spontaneous breast carcinogenesis

Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which specific immune cells can block breast cancer development and even suppress a developed tumor.

3 Jun 2022

ASU study explores components of the immune system

Unless you are an identical twin, you probably aren't often mistaken for someone else. Likewise, our own sense of self as distinct from all other humans is deeply ingrained since early childhood.

2 Jun 2022

Stem cell model could provide insights into biological mechanisms that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have applied a novel stem cell model to map disease risk variants in human neurons, which could help provide insights into the biological mechanisms that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.

1 Jun 2022

Diagnostics News and Research

COVID-19 outcomes improved for SARDs patients through Omicron wave

Brain tumor classification can become more accurate with the use of artificial intelligence and physiological imaging

INTEGRA pipettes simplify PCR testing for COVID-19

Proteins in liquor could provide information about inflammatory processes in the brain

Affordable Advanced Rapid Diagnostics from Global Access Diagnostics (GADx)

EKF launches middleware connectivity solution for POC analyzers and data management

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

Accurate detection of specific genomic disorders made possible by nanopore sequencing

Cancer cases and deaths in Africa are expected to double during the next 20 years

LabVantage Solutions Adds Mixed Reality Technology to Its Advanced LIMS Platform

Zoonotic origins of seasonal human coronaviruses

Electronic nose detects SARS-CoV-2 from breath

New diagnostic procedure could help start optimal stroke treatment in a timely manner

Etiologies of liver cancer are changing and the prognosis is mixed, study says

Study says 460k of first million recorded US COVID deaths caused by variants

Can dogs accurately detect COVID-19?

CRISPR-based diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 detection

New immunotherapy mechanism can block spontaneous breast carcinogenesis

ASU study explores components of the immune system

Stem cell model could provide insights into biological mechanisms that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders

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