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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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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Parasitology Reimagined through the Power of Multiplex PCR Assays
Molecular biology has been making significant strides in the field of parasitology, and one...
Normal Gastrointestinal Biopsy Not Protective Against Later IBD
Individuals with a gastrointestinal biopsy still have a heightened risk of IBD following a normal biopsy than their population references.
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Blood and Stool Tests Recommended for Ulcerative Colitis Monitoring
The AGA now recommends non-invasive biomarkers as a first-line strategy for monitoring many patients with ulcerative colitis.
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New Novel ‘Smart Pills’ May Improve Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Disorders
A team of researchers developed a new, non-invasive system to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders.
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Toilet Microphone Sensor Could Detect Disease
Maia Gatlin of the Georgia Institute of Technology described how a noninvasive toilet microphone sensor could identify bowel diseases.
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Test to Diagnose Life-Threatening Preemie Condition Gets Patent
U.S. Patent 11,493,515 was issued for a noninvasive test that more accurately diagnoses a potentially fatal condition in premature infants.
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ProciseDx Instrument and CRP Test Receive FDA Clearance
ProciseDx Inc. announces it has received FDA clearance for its ProciseDx instrument and C reactive Protein (CRP) test.
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Sewage Monitoring Method Can Trace Hepatitis Outbreaks
Researchers have created a method that makes sewage monitoring possible for a virus that may be linked to hepatitis outbreaks worldwide.
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Prometheus Laboratories Partners with Takeda on Crohn’s Disease Prognostic Tool
Prometheus Laboratories Inc. is partnering with Takeda to nationally launch CDPATH, a prognostic tool for Crohn’s disease patients.
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Doctors Create Non-Invasive ‘String Test’ for Sedation-Free Gastrointestinal Monitoring
The new test helps physicians monitor inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract by painlessly collecting samples while the patient is awake.
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Saliva Culprit in Spreading Stomach Viruses
Research shows that a new route of transmission exists for stomach viruses, which afflict billions of people each year and can be deadly.
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Simple Device Aids Gastrointestinal Disorders Diagnoses
A simple device, a silicone tube filled with liquid metal and knotted many times, produces results similar to manometry.
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Why Stool Antigen Testing Outperforms Serology in Identifying H. Pylori
While there are a number of testing options for h. pylori, stool antigen testing offers a better choice due to its accuracy and cost effectiveness.
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Meridian Bioscience’s Campylobacter Assay Receives FDA Clearance
Meridian Bioscience says its Curian Campy assay—an immunoassay for the detection of a Campylobacter-specific antigen—received FDA clearance.
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New Test Ups Ability to ID C. Difficile
Researchers used a novel, highly sensitive test to measure the amount of toxin produced by C. difficile in the stool of patients with suspected infections.
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Ohio Gastroenterology Group Partners with Cerebrum to Improve Lab Workflow
Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. and Cerebrum Corp. have announced a partnership to enhance the personalization of patient care.
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