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.
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Hormonal Insights for Infertility and Anovulation Care Webinar
Join Tosoh Bioscience and Dr. Giuliana Puccini Santamaria for a deep dive into fertility markers and their role in diagnosing and managing infertility. This webinar explores key indicators like ovarian function, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the importance of fast, accurate immunoassay results in fertility treatment. Ideal for clinicians seeking actionable insights in reproductive health.
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Blood Test May Predict Postpartum Depression Risk Before Symptoms Start
A new study suggests that neuroactive steroid levels in the third trimester may predict postpartum depression risk.
Routine Blood Test Identifies Laboring Women at Risk for Preeclampsia
A blood test measuring the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio can predict the risk of preeclampsia in laboring women, improving maternal outcomes.
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New Stool Test and Therapy Show Promise for Endometriosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Researchers discovered a potential stool test and therapy for endometriosis, based on bacterial metabolites linked to the condition.
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How Genetic Background of Pregnant Women Can Influence NIPT Results
A specific genetic variant found in about 7% of Dutch women reduces the accuracy of NIPT, increasing the likelihood of inconclusive results.
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Ovarian Cancer Test Gets CPT Code and Preliminary Payment Determination from CMS
ClearNote’s ovarian cancer test has been issued a new CPT code by the AMA and preliminary reimbursement rate determinations from CMS.
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Blood Test Predicts 30-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risks for Women
A study found that elevated blood levels of LDL cholesterol, Lp(a), and CRP significantly increase long-term cardiovascular risk.
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Researchers Explore Emerging Solutions for Early Endometriosis Diagnosis
Endometriosis affects over 11% of women and remains challenging to diagnose early, with researchers exploring new diagnostic methods.
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Prenatal Exposure Syndromes Can be Accurately Diagnosed
Researchers are using advanced AI technology, EpiSign, to diagnose rare genetic diseases and prenatal exposure-related birth abnormalities.
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Prenatal Genetic Screening Won’t Lead to ‘Designer Babies’
Gattaca Genomics aims to enhance family-building through advanced prenatal genetic screening, increasing the success rates and access.
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Home Test Reveals Risk of Heart Attack in Five Minutes
A new home-based questionnaire can identify individuals at high risk of heart attacks with the same accuracy as clinical blood tests.
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Cell-Based Non-Invasive Prenatal Test Uses Simple Maternal Blood Draw
Menarini Silicon Biosystems presented a study, about its advanced non-invasive prenatal testing technology using maternal blood.
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Blood Test Can Help Predict Risk of Sleep Apnea
Measuring blood levels of homocysteine can help predict the risk and progression of obstructive sleep apnea.
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Better Congenital CMV Screening Needs More Awareness, Legislative Action
Recent advancements in congenital CMV (cCMV) screening underscore the need for enhanced awareness and legislative action.
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New Test Rapidly Diagnoses Toxoplasma Infection
The test monitors pregnant women for Toxoplasma gondii infections, and detects infections within 30 minutes from a finger-prick.
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Accounting for Self-Reported Race in Prenatal Screening Is Vital
Labs should consider self-reported race when screening for open neural tube defects to improve prenatal care equity for Black individuals.
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First Trimester Screening Test Assesses Preeclampsia Risk
Labcorp has introduced a first trimester preeclampsia screening test to assess preeclampsia risk between 11- and 14-weeks’ gestation.
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