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Scientific study confirms harmful effect of submicroscopic malarial infections during pregnancy

A scientific study conducted in Benin by researchers from IRD and the Centre for study and research on pregnancy associated malaria and infancy (CERPAGE, Benin) confirms the harmful impact of submicroscopic malarial infections during pregnancy. These complications include maternal anaemia, premature births and low birthweights in children.

28 Apr 2015

New report on digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia

With recent developments in Asia-Pacific healthcare delivery as well as the growing emphasis on reduced radiation, seamless workflow and safety measures, innovations in the digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia (TIM) are inevitable.

27 Apr 2015

Haemonetics' revenue for fourth quarter fiscal 2015 down 6%

Haemonetics Corporation today reported revenue for the fourth quarter fiscal 2015 of $226.5 million, down 6%. Excluding currency impact, revenue was down 4% in the quarter. The Company reported a fourth quarter GAAP net loss of $2.9 million or $0.06 per share.

27 Apr 2015

Study explores how NYC doctor can perform tele-robotic ultrasound over the Internet on patients in Chicago

A new clinical trial is testing the feasibility and efficiency of a doctor in New York City remotely performing long-distance, tele-robotic ultrasound exams over the Internet on patients in Chicago.

27 Apr 2015

Ikonopedia's breast imaging reporting tools, MQSA management system selected for use by BelleBridge

Ikonopedia announced today that its breast imaging reporting tools and MQSA management system have been selected for use by BelleBridge, which provides telemedicine services for interpretations of breast screening and diagnostic examinations.

27 Apr 2015

Research highlights value of serological testing for Coeliac disease in anyone with symptoms

Coeliac disease is one of the most common life-long conditions in Europe, yet many people remain undiagnosed and lengthy diagnostic delays may be putting lives at risk. Today, doctors are being urged to consider testing for Coeliac disease in anyone showing signs and symptoms of the condition and to consider screening everyone in high-risk groups.

25 Apr 2015

Natera, LifeLabs sign new agreement for non-invasive prenatal testing in Canada

Natera, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive genetic testing, and LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services today announced a new agreement that gives LifeLabs the rights to perform non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in Canada using Natera technology.

From Natera 25 Apr 2015

Oncologists publish review of advanced clinical treatments for pancreatic cancer

The oncologists Manuel Hidalgo, Director of the Clinical Research Programme of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, and Ignacio Garrido-Laguna, member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute of the University of Utah (USA), have recently published a review of state-of-the-art clinical treatments for pancreatic cancer -- including the most current therapies and innovative research -- in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology.

24 Apr 2015

First CE marked FGF23 ELISA assay launched at Biomedica Immunoassays

The biomarker specialists at Biomedica Immunoassays, announced the launch of the first CE marked FGF23 (C-terminal) ELISA assay which specifically detects both intact and C-terminal fragments of FGF23 in human serum and plasma. The FGF23 ELISA assay complements the existing Biomedica assays directed against chronic kidney disease - mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) in a growing collection.

24 Apr 2015

Mobidiag to present two new diagnostic platforms for infectious diseases at ECCMID 2015

Mobidiag Ltd, a Finnish molecular diagnostics company specializing in the development of innovative diagnostics solutions for infectious diseases, today announced the first public presentation of two new diagnostic platforms – Novodiag and Amplidiag Easy – at ECCMID 2015 in Copenhagen on April 25-28.

24 Apr 2015

WHO calls on global health community to address significant gaps in prevention, treatment of malaria

WHO is calling on the global health community to urgently address significant gaps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. Despite dramatic declines in malaria cases and deaths since 2000, more than half a million lives are still lost to this preventable disease each year.

23 Apr 2015

Quest Diagnostics' revenues grow 5.3% to $1.84 billion in first quarter 2015

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015, adjusted net income was $141 million, compared to $122 million in 2014. Adjusted diluted EPS excluding amortization was $1.05 in the quarter, compared to $0.93 in 2014. Amortization expense was $0.09 per diluted share in both years.

From Quest Diagnostics 23 Apr 2015

AMP report provides overview of current research on minimally invasive 'liquid biopsy' approaches

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular diagnostic professionals, today published a special article in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics titled, "Do Circulating Tumor Cells, Exosomes, and Circulating Tumor Nucleic Acids Have Clinical Utility?" The report provides a thorough overview of research to-date on the minimally invasive "liquid biopsy" approaches to cancer diagnostics.

23 Apr 2015

ADHD children at risk for eating disorder

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are significantly more likely to have an eating disorder — a loss of control eating syndrome (LOC-ES) — akin to binge eating, a condition more generally diagnosed only in adults, according to results of a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study.

23 Apr 2015

VisualDx tool aids physicians in diagnosing dermatologic conditions

In the first major study to examine the use of a computer-assisted, photo-driven differential diagnosis generator for skin conditions, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found physicians routinely used the tool, without an increase in calling for inpatient dermatology consultations.

23 Apr 2015

Scientists identify missing genetic link in common variable immunodeficiency disorder

In the largest genetic study to date of a challenging immunodeficiency disorder, scientists have identified a gene that may be a "missing link" between overactive and underactive immune activity. The gene candidate also plays a key role in autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and allergies.

23 Apr 2015

New patent-pending detection method identifies bacteria contaminating oysters

In a major breakthrough in shellfish management and disease prevention, researchers at the University of New Hampshire have discovered a new method to detect a bacterium that has contaminated New England oyster beds and sickened consumers who ate the contaminated shellfish.

23 Apr 2015

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could offer new treatment choice for people with recurrent depression

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) could provide an alternative non-drug treatment for people who do not wish to continue long-term antidepressant treatment, suggests new research published in The Lancet.

22 Apr 2015

Novel genetic datashare initiative launched to improve detection of inherited breast and ovarian cancers

Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, and Inserm, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research institution, today launched BRCA Share, a novel datashare initiative they co-founded to provide scientists and laboratory organizations around the world with open access to BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic data.

From Quest Diagnostics 22 Apr 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Health System will collaborate with emergency physicians at participating hospitals across the state to develop best practices to improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving care in emergency departments.

21 Apr 2015

Diagnostic News and Research

Scientific study confirms harmful effect of submicroscopic malarial infections during pregnancy

New report on digital and computed radiography market in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia

Haemonetics' revenue for fourth quarter fiscal 2015 down 6%

Study explores how NYC doctor can perform tele-robotic ultrasound over the Internet on patients in Chicago

Ikonopedia's breast imaging reporting tools, MQSA management system selected for use by BelleBridge

Research highlights value of serological testing for Coeliac disease in anyone with symptoms

Natera, LifeLabs sign new agreement for non-invasive prenatal testing in Canada

Oncologists publish review of advanced clinical treatments for pancreatic cancer

First CE marked FGF23 ELISA assay launched at Biomedica Immunoassays

Mobidiag to present two new diagnostic platforms for infectious diseases at ECCMID 2015

WHO calls on global health community to address significant gaps in prevention, treatment of malaria

Quest Diagnostics' revenues grow 5.3% to $1.84 billion in first quarter 2015

AMP report provides overview of current research on minimally invasive 'liquid biopsy' approaches

ADHD children at risk for eating disorder

VisualDx tool aids physicians in diagnosing dermatologic conditions

Scientists identify missing genetic link in common variable immunodeficiency disorder

New patent-pending detection method identifies bacteria contaminating oysters

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could offer new treatment choice for people with recurrent depression

Novel genetic datashare initiative launched to improve detection of inherited breast and ovarian cancers

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, UMHS collaborate to improve quality of care for Michiganians

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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