Skin Patch Opens New Door for Immune Monitoring
Researchers at JAX and MIT have developed a microneedle patch that samples immune cells from skin within hours, providing a noninvasive alternative to blood draws and biopsies.
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Basophil Activation Test Shows Superior Accuracy for Pediatric Milk Allergy Diagnosis
New research demonstrates BAT outperforms standard allergy tests in children under 2, potentially reducing need for oral food challenges by nearly half.
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Lyme Disease: Are we Close to an Effective Diagnostic Test?
Though the most common tick-related infection, Lyme disease is easy to treat, but hard to diagnose. Virax Biolabs is aiming to change that.
New Test Improves Diagnosis of Food Allergies
A mast cell activation test mimics allergic reactions in a test tube, offering a more precise alternative to food allergy diagnostics.
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ALK Launches FDA-Approved Allergy Skin Testing Devices and Allergen Trays
ALK introduced new FDA-approved AccuTest line of allergy skin testing devices and allergen well trays for allergy testing and diagnosis.
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DiaCarta to Provide VEXAS Syndrome Testing for Veterans Via VA Diagnostic Contract
DiaCarta secured a contract with the San Francisco VA Health Care System to provide VEXAS syndrome testing for veterans.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Misdiagnosis to Precision Diagnosis
Thermo Fisher’s Phadia Laboratory Systems enhance the precision and speed of diagnosing autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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ACCU Reference Medical Lab Unveils New PCR Panels for Tick-Borne Disease Diagnostics
ACCU Reference Medical Lab launched molecular PCR panels for better diagnosis of tick-borne diseases to provide for better patient outcomes.
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AliveDx Gets IVDR CE Mark for Microarray Immunoassay in Allergy Diagnostics
AliveDx received IVDR CE mark for its microarray immunoassay to detect a specific IgE directed to a protein allergen in human serum.
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Researchers Evaluate Allergy Skin Test Responses in Asthma Population
A new study reveals that 80% of asthma patients suffer from allergic rhinitis, with significant skin test reactivity to various allergens.
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Toll-Like Receptors Genetic Link Unlocking Lupus Personalized Treatment
New research links specific genetic mutations to subsets of lupus patients, enabling personalized treatments that target toll-like receptors.
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New Lupus Test Predicts Flares & Drug Targets
AMPEL BioSolutions’ predictive AI-driven blood test for Lupus forecasts patient flares and drug targets from gene expression.
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Unraveling the Complexities of Autoimmune Encephalitis
The personal journey of co-author and physician Dana Mitchell details the challenges of accurate diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis.
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New Test Method Improves Detection of Emerging Tick-Borne Virus
The emerging Powassan virus in ticks can cause life-threatening neuroinvasive disease, including encephalitis and meningitis.Â
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Cepheid Receives FDA Clearance for GBS Diagnostic Test
The FDA has cleared Xpert Xpress GBS, a dual-target molecular diagnostic test for the qualitative intrapartum detection of GBS.
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New Biomarkers for Active Lupus Nephritis Discovered
New studies have added at least six novel urine biomarkers of active renal lupus validated across two ethnically diverse patient cohorts
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Savara Launches GM-CSF Autoantibody Blood Test to Detect Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Savara Inc. recently a new serum-based blood test that can be used by physicians to obtain a definitive diagnosis of aPAP.
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Thermo Fisher Signs Distributor Agreement with Aesku for IFA Test Kits, Instruments
Thermo Fisher Scientific signed a distribution agreement with Aesku to market, sell, and support their portfolio of IFA products in the U.S.
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