Category: Disease States

Disease States

Why Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Are Falling—and What Could Help Reverse the Trend

Despite effective prevention tools, Millennials are delaying screening. New approaches may help remove barriers to participation.

Disease States

How Labs Can Stay Ahead of Respiratory Season

From assay validation to staffing and supply chain planning, labs can take steps to manage testing surges during flu and RSV season.

Disease States

Blood Test Shows Obesity Speeds Alzheimer’s Development

A longitudinal study finds blood-based biomarkers more sensitive than PET scans in detecting obesity's impact on Alzheimer's pathology.

Cancer

Roche Gains FDA Approval for Expanded HER2 Diagnostic Test Indications

The test can now be used to identify HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients that could be eligible for Enhertu.

Infectious Diseases

Northwestern Scientists Develop 15-Minute Hepatitis C Test

The rapid PCR test delivers results up to 75% faster than other point-of-care HCV diagnostics, enabling same-day treatment initiation.

Womens Health

Roche Receives CE Mark for PCR Test Targeting Bacterial Vaginosis and Candida Vaginitis

The cobas BV/CV assay aims to improve diagnostic accuracy over traditional microscopy and pH testing methods for symptomatic patients.

Allergy & Autoimmune

Castle Biosciences Launches Test to Guide Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Selection

The gene expression test is designed to identify patients more likely to respond to JAK inhibitors versus Th2-targeted therapies.

Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular

New Urine Test Offers Faster, Cheaper Diagnosis for Inherited Nerve Disorder

The test measures two sugar alcohols to detect SORD-related neuropathy, which standard genetic tests sometimes miss.

Dementias & Alzheimer’s

ALZpath, Siemens Healthineers Partner on Blood-Based Alzheimer’s Testing

Licensing agreement will integrate ALZpath's pTau217 antibody into Siemens' Atellica analyzer test menu for IVD Alzheimer's diagnostics.

Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

FDA Clears Next-Generation HbA1c Analyzer with 50-Second Results

The automated system uses ion exchange HPLC technology to deliver A1c results while detecting common hemoglobin variants.

Kidney Disease

Carna Health, Siemens Healthineers Partner on AI-Enabled CKD Platform

The agreement aims to improve early detection and management of chronic kidney disease in underserved populations through integrated diagnostics and digital health solutions.

Respiratory Disease

Yourgene Health Cystic Fibrosis Assay Receives IVDR Accreditation

The Cystic Fibrosis Base assay has received IVDR accreditation, ensuring high standards for detecting cystic fibrosis mutations.

Sepsis

Rapid Sepsis Test Reduces Mortality by 42% in Academic Medical Center Study

The eight-minute test also shortened hospital stays by nearly two days at Froedtert Hospital, reinforcing previous multi-site evidence.