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.
Deep-learning model trained on 4,000 samples shows 98.6% agreement with manual review while identifying additional organisms missed by technologists.
A panel of experts has developed guidelines to standardize microbiota testing, promoting evidence-based clinical use for disease diagnosis.
New C. diff testing guidelines lead to a significant reduction in inappropriate testing by 20%, which helped decrease overtreatment.
Biomerica received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new test designed to detect the presence of the H. pylori bacteria.
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Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe U.S. FDA cleared the chromogranin A test and immunoassay for the assessment of tumor progression in GEP-NET patients.
Read MoreHospital-onset infections still occur—the most common caused by C. diff, the culprit in almost half a million infections yearly in the U.S.
Read MoreCairn Diagnostics’ 13C-Spirulina Gastric Emptying Breath Test was included in ACG Clinical Guidelines for the diagnosis of gastroparesis.
Read MoreDelve 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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Read MoreThe U.S. FDA has approved QIAGEN’s therascreen PDGFRA kit, which is a companion diagnostic for the gastrointestinal cancer drug Ayvakit.
Read MoreCDx Diagnostics reported positive data of the WATS3D AI Platform for the detection and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and dysplasia.
Read MoreEmbark 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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