Gastrointestinal Infections

Noninvasive IBS Testing Linked to Fewer Procedures and Lower Diagnostic Costs

A study found that use of IBS-Smart and Trio-Smart tests was linked to fewer colonoscopies and lower diagnostic costs among adults with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.

Gastrointestinal Infections

FDA Clears Hologic’s Molecular GI Pathogen Tests

New assays detect common bacterial causes of infectious gastroenteritis using molecular technology on existing diagnostic platforms.

Gastrointestinal Infections

Gastroenterologist Access Lacking for Many Americans

Nearly 50 million Americans, particularly in rural areas, face barriers to seeing a gastroenterologist, needing to travel at least 25 miles.

Partnership Aims to Make Comprehensive Gut Health Testing Easier and More Accessible

Aug 12, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

A partnership aims to offer advanced gut health testing to consumers through retail pharmacies, making these diagnostics more accessible.

On-the-Spot Water Testing Developed to Detect Shiga

Aug 7, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

Researchers have developed a portable, rapid water testing technology to detect Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) bacteria.

Diagnostic Stewardship Approach to C. Diff Reduces Unnecessary Testing

Jun 27, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

New C. diff testing guidelines lead to a significant reduction in inappropriate testing by 20%, which helped decrease overtreatment.

4,000th Firefighter Undergoes Lucid Diagnostics’ Esophageal Precancer Testing

Jun 12, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

Lucid Diagnostics celebrates testing the 4,000th firefighter for esophageal precancer using the EsoGuard Esophageal DNA test.

FDA Clearance For Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection Kit

Jun 4, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

The FDA approved Genetic Signatures’ EasyScreen Gastrointestinal Parasite Detection Kit and GS1 automated workflow for sale in the U.S.

Simple Oral Rinse Could Provide Early Gastric Cancer Screening

May 9, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

An oral rinse could offer early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a new study.

Bruker Expands Clinical Microbiology and Infection Diagnostics Portfolio

Apr 26, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections, Lab Automation, Microbiology Instruments, Sepsis

Bruker enhanced diagnostic solutions in microbial identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, early sepsis diagnostics, and more.

Oncoguard Esophagus Test Achieves High Sensitivity, Specificity

Mar 28, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

The Oncoguard Esophagus test showed high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of esophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursors.

Lucid Diagnostics Esophageal Precancer Test Receives Positive Data in Clinical Validation Study

Mar 21, 2024 | Gastrointestinal Infections

Lucid Diagnostics announced that a prospective VA screening study demonstrated strong performance of its EsoGuard Esophageal DNA test.

Biomerica’s H. Pylori Bacteria Detection Test Gets FDA Clearance

Dec 19, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Infections

Biomerica received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new test designed to detect the presence of the H. pylori bacteria.

Blood Tests Detect Body Changes Years Before IBD Diagnosis

Nov 8, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Infections

Researchers have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease.

PathAI Diagnostics Unveils AI-Assisted LDT for Liver Diseases

Oct 20, 2023 | Diagnostic Technologies, Gastrointestinal Infections

Laboratory services company PathAI Diagnostics unveiled an AI-assisted LDT for the histologic scoring and staging of MASLD and MASH.

The Emerging GI Landscape in a Post-COVID World

Oct 11, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Infections, Sponsored

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.

The Imperative of Morphological Expertise in Modern Parasitology

Oct 7, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Infections, Sponsored

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.