AI System Outperforms Human Detection of Parasites in Stool Samples
Deep-learning model trained on 4,000 samples shows 98.6% agreement with manual review while identifying additional organisms missed by technologists.
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Gastrointestinal Infections
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New Guidelines Set Standards for Microbiota Testing
A panel of experts has developed guidelines to standardize microbiota testing, promoting evidence-based clinical use for disease diagnosis.
Gastrointestinal Infections
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Diagnostic Stewardship Approach to C. Diff Reduces Unnecessary Testing
New C. diff testing guidelines lead to a significant reduction in inappropriate testing by 20%, which helped decrease overtreatment.
Biomerica’s H. Pylori Bacteria Detection Test Gets FDA Clearance
Biomerica received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new test designed to detect the presence of the H. pylori bacteria.
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Blood Tests Detect Body Changes Years Before IBD Diagnosis
Researchers have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease.
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PathAI Diagnostics Unveils AI-Assisted LDT for Liver Diseases
Laboratory services company PathAI Diagnostics unveiled an AI-assisted LDT for the histologic scoring and staging of MASLD and MASH.Â
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The Emerging GI Landscape in a Post-COVID World
COVID-19 has reshaped the global landscape of gastrointestinal infections, notably surging norovirus cases. Coupled with an increasing immunity gap due to reduced vaccinations, healthcare systems are on alert. Seegene offers solutions for these unprecedented challenges.
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The Imperative of Morphological Expertise in Modern Parasitology
In an era of rapid technological advancements, the traditional art of morphological diagnosis in parasitology remains crucial. This piece delves into the juxtaposition of modern methods and foundational expertise, emphasizing the need for a harmonious integration in the face of emerging parasitic threats.
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FDA Clears Thermo Fisher Immunoassay for Neuroendocrine Cancer Patients
The U.S. FDA cleared the chromogranin A test and immunoassay for the assessment of tumor progression in GEP-NET patients.
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C. Diff Has a Surprising Origin Story
Hospital-onset infections still occur—the most common caused by C. diff, the culprit in almost half a million infections yearly in the U.S.
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Cairn’s Gastric Emptying Breath Test Added to ACG Guidelines
Cairn Diagnostics’ 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test was included in ACG Clinical Guidelines for the diagnosis of gastroparesis.
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AI in Parasitology: Diagnostic Advancements and Their Implications
Delve into the transformative role of AI in parasitology diagnostics. The research highlights the potential of convolutional neural networks (CNN) in detecting intestinal protozoa, offering insights into improved accuracy and the broader implications for lab professionals. A must-read for those at the intersection of technology and medical diagnostics.
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H. Pylori Infection: Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical OutcomesÂ
Diagnostic tests for an H. pylori infection can be invasive or noninvasive. Noninvasive testing is more cost-effective.
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Learn about dependable noninvasive H. pylori diagnostic testing solutions, like the BreathID®...
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New Study Shows Efficacy of Castle Biosciences Barrett’s Esophagus Test
Castle Biosciences’ Barrett’s Esophagus test can improve management decisions for Barrett’s esophagus patients with low-grade dysplasia.
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QIAGEN Gets FDA Approval for Ayvakit Companion Diagnostic
The U.S. FDA has approved QIAGEN’s therascreen PDGFRA kit, which is a companion diagnostic for the gastrointestinal cancer drug Ayvakit.
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How an AI Platform Increased Diagnostic Yield of Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus
CDx Diagnostics reported positive data of the WATS3D AI Platform for the detection and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and dysplasia.
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The Unseen Shift in Parasitology: A Comprehensive Investigation
Embark on a journey through our comprehensive analysis of the fading presence of diagnostic morphological parasitologists. Grasp the global health implications and the pressing call for a harmonized approach in parasitology.
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