Fetal Fraction Enrichment for NIPT
Diagnostic screening for Down’s Syndrome during pregnancy was difficult until the development of an NIPT fetal fraction test.
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Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Markers of Brain Damage, Inflammation
Researchers found that women with a history of severe preeclampsia have more markers linked to brain cell damage and inflammation.
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Sera Prognostics’ Data Shows Benefit of Preterm Birth Risk Assessment Tool
Sera Prognostics, a company focused on curbing preterm birth risks, demonstrated data on the health and economic benefits of its PreTRM test.
Roughly a Quarter of Adults Have a Liver Disorder Linked to High Heart Disease Risk
About one in four adults has a liver disorder that is a risk factor for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
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Cardiac Markers May Help Determine Heart Health of Those with Psoriasis
People with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others.
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Lipid Profiling Predicts Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risks Decades Early
Measurement of dozens of types of fats in the blood can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease years before their onset.
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Epigenetic Biomarkers May Predict Preterm Births
Epigenetic biomarkers found in mothers and fathers of preterm infants may help develop a test to determine whether a pregnancy may end too early.
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New Study Uses Genetic Test to Evaluate Heart Disease Risks
If proven effective in clinical trials, this form of genetic testing may be adopted globally to prevent heart disease.
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Labcorp Launches New Digital Health Platform
The new platform includes a suite of the company’s most popular tests, including its wellness, allergy, COVID-19, women’s health, and fertility tests.
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Blood Markers Help Predict Depression in Pregnancy
The new study established a set of 15 biological markers found in the blood that can predict if pregnant women will experience depressive symptoms.
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Foamy Cells May Help Predict Heart Attacks
The study analyzes foamy macrophages to see how their lipid consumption related to heart attacks, arthritis, and even irritable bowel syndrome.
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Up to One-Third of Women Receive Misdiagnosis of Vaginitis, Study Finds
Molecular diagnostics could improve the accuracy of vaginitis diagnosis and lead to more appropriate and timely treatment decisions.
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New Male Infertility Test Could Improve Diagnosis & Treatment
The new method could significantly improve diagnosis of male infertility, which is more important than ever now that infertility rates are mounting.
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Why Cervical Cancer Screening Rates are Declining
Rates of cervical cancer screenings have dropped in the U.S., with rates lowest among Asian and Hispanic women.
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How Saliva Testing Makes Sense of Female Hormone Levels
Accurate measurement of female hormone levels involves establishing a standardized program of sample collection and verification that is cost effective.
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Gestational Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk
A large study has identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation linked to the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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How Certain Ovarian Cancers Start in High-Risk Women
New study findings could help physicians pinpoint women who are most likely to develop ovarian cancer and pursue new ways to block or treat the cancer.
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Visby Medical’s STI Panel May Assist with Accurate Treatment Decisions
The STI panel may also reduce time to results, rates of over- and under-treatment, and hands-on-time required to run the Visby test by clinic staff.
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