Category: Disease States

Disease States

Plasma Test Launches for Rapid Detection of Mold Infections

The plasma-based test detects cell-free DNA from 14 mold species and delivers results in less than 24 hours, according to the company.

Disease States

Daisy Genomics, New Day Diagnostics Partner on Colorectal Cancer Detection Platform

The collaboration will combine New Day's liquid biopsy technology with Daisy Genomics' physics-based sequencing platform to advance early CRC screening.

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

Human Longevity Expands $1M Cancer Pledge to Include Colon Cancer

The biotechnology company's integrated screening approach combines whole-genome sequencing, imaging, and multiple biomarker tests to enable early detection.

Infectious Diseases

WHO Prequalifies Two Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Tests

The tests mark the first rapid antigen diagnostics to achieve WHO prequalification status for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

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

How Peanut Allergy Testing Is Changing

As early peanut introduction becomes more common, component testing is playing a larger role in distinguishing allergy from sensitization.

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

Study Links Fat Transport Molecules to Alzheimer’s Risk Based on Genetics

Research finds lysophosphatidylcholines either promote or protect against disease depending on APOE ε4 gene status, with implications for personalized treatments.

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.