Womens Health

New Ovarian Cancer Detection Tech Developed at Wilmot

New tech can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a blood test and predict cancer in those who have a lesion or cyst in the pelvic region.

Womens Health

New Study Assesses Regulatory Frameworks on Embryo Testing for Genetic Conditions

Due to advancements in medical technology, embryos can be genetically screened before being implanted in the womb via in-vitro fertilization.

Womens Health

Premier Medical Laboratory Services Now Offering Noninvasive Prenatal Testing

Premier Medical Laboratory Services has added Noninvasive Prenatal Testing to its line of diagnostic testing and risk screening services.

Cardiac Markers May Help Determine Heart Health of Those with Psoriasis

Mar 10, 2022 | Heart Disease

People with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others.

Lipid Profiling Predicts Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease Risks Decades Early

Mar 7, 2022 | Cardiovascular, Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases, Heart Disease

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.

Epigenetic Biomarkers May Predict Preterm Births

Mar 3, 2022 | Womens Health

Epigenetic biomarkers found in mothers and fathers of preterm infants may help develop a test to determine whether a pregnancy may end too early.

New Study Uses Genetic Test to Evaluate Heart Disease Risks

Feb 18, 2022 | Heart Disease

If proven effective in clinical trials, this form of genetic testing may be adopted globally to prevent heart disease.

Labcorp Launches New Digital Health Platform

Feb 14, 2022 | Covid 19, Immunoassay Reagents & test Kits, Womens Health

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.

Blood Markers Help Predict Depression in Pregnancy

Feb 8, 2022 | Womens Health

The new study established a set of 15 biological markers found in the blood that can predict if pregnant women will experience depressive symptoms.

Foamy Cells May Help Predict Heart Attacks

Feb 3, 2022 | Heart Disease

The study analyzes foamy macrophages to see how their lipid consumption related to heart attacks, arthritis, and even irritable bowel syndrome.

Up to One-Third of Women Receive Misdiagnosis of Vaginitis, Study Finds

Jan 27, 2022 | Molecular Diagnostics, Womens Health

Molecular diagnostics could improve the accuracy of vaginitis diagnosis and lead to more appropriate and timely treatment decisions.

New Male Infertility Test Could Improve Diagnosis & Treatment

Jan 26, 2022 | Fertility Testing

The new method could significantly improve diagnosis of male infertility, which is more important than ever now that infertility rates are mounting.

Why Cervical Cancer Screening Rates are Declining

Jan 19, 2022 | Cervical (HPV), Womens Health

Rates of cervical cancer screenings have dropped in the U.S., with rates lowest among Asian and Hispanic women.

How Saliva Testing Makes Sense of Female Hormone Levels

Jan 13, 2022 | Fertility Testing

Accurate measurement of female hormone levels involves establishing a standardized program of sample collection and verification that is cost effective.

Gestational Inflammation Linked to Autism Risk

Jan 7, 2022 | Womens Health

A large study has identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation linked to the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

How Certain Ovarian Cancers Start in High-Risk Women

Dec 31, 2021 | Womens Health

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.