Category: Disease States

Disease States

Watchmaker Genomics Launches New Tech Enabling Simultaneous Detection of Methylation and Genetic Variants

TAPS+ chemistry preserves DNA integrity in challenging samples including FFPE tissue and circulating tumor DNA.

Disease States

New FDA-Cleared Blood Test Moves Alzheimer’s Assessment into Primary Care

Roche's Elecsys pTau181 assay gives clinical labs a key role in the initial evaluation of cognitive decline, helping to rule out amyloid pathology earlier in the diagnostic process.

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

Multi-Cancer Blood Test Shows Seven-Fold Increase in Detection When Added to Standard Screening

PATHFINDER 2 study results indicate more than half of cancers detected by Galleri test were found in early stages, with three-quarters having no current screening options.

Infectious Diseases

Molecular Platform Shows Promise for Detecting Asymptomatic Malaria Cases

A field-deployable test demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying low-level infections that traditional methods miss, potentially supporting elimination efforts.

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

Labcorp to Offer FDA-Cleared Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Assessment in Primary Care

The Elecsys pTau181 test measures phosphorylated Tau 181 protein to help rule out Alzheimer's-related amyloid pathology in patients 55 and older.

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.