Category: Disease States

Disease States

Blood Test Shows High Accuracy for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

A new study demonstrates the capability of a blood test in detecting ovarian cancer up to three years prior to diagnosis in prospectively collected samples.

Disease States

Biodesix Expands Bio-Rad Partnership for Droplet Digital PCR Assay Development

The agreement focuses on clinical validation of ESR1 mutation detection assay for advanced breast cancer testing using ddPCR technology.

Disease States

Blood Test Shows Promise for Earlier ALS Detection

UCLA Health researchers find cell-free DNA combined with machine learning can distinguish ALS from other neurological conditions.

Cancer

BD Simplifies At-Home HPV Testing to Broaden Access to Cervical Cancer Screening Outside US

New automated workflow combines at-home sampling with robotic lab processing.

Infectious Diseases

Novel Single-Tier Lyme Disease Tests Show Superior Early Detection

Two investigational diagnostics demonstrate significantly higher sensitivity than current CDC-recommended two-tier testing in Journal of Clinical Microbiology studies.

Womens Health

Preexisting High Cholesterol in Pregnancy Linked to Elevated CV Risk

Researchers urge clinicians to integrate lipid management into prenatal care to mitigate elevated obstetric complications and cardiovascular risks.

Allergy & Autoimmune

Why Laboratory Insights Are Critical During Asthma Peak Week

From rising demand for comprehensive IgE profiles to the emergence of molecular allergen diagnostics, laboratories are central to how clinicians prepare for and manage September’s asthma spike.

Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular

Sixth-Generation Troponin T Test Shows High Accuracy for Heart Attack Diagnosis

Study of more than 13,000 individuals demonstrates improved precision for emergency department triage and patient outcomes.

Dementias & Alzheimer’s

New Blood-Based Assay Targets Brain-Specific Alzheimer’s Biomarker

The single-plex assay, for research use only, measures brain-derived phosphorylated tau 217 from plasma, serum, and dried blood spots without requiring cerebrospinal fluid collection.

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

AI-Powered Sepsis Test Shows Promise in Large Clinical Study

TriVerity system demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity across more than 1,200 patients in pivotal SEPSIS-SHIELD trial.