Study: New Prostate Cancer Test Could Avoid Unnecessary Biopsies
A urine test could have avoided one-third of unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies while failing to detect only a small number of cancers, according to a validation study.
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Scientists Develop Blood Test to Predict Environmental Harms to Children
The method uses a DNA biomarker to easily screen pregnant women for harmful prenatal environmental contaminants like air pollution linked to childhood illness and developmental disorders.
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Choosing Reference Standards for Molecular Assay Development
Rapid adoption of molecular testing in cancer necessitates quality cell line-derived controls.
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FDA Grants EUA for Thermo Fisher’s New Covid-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit
The TaqPath Covid-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit is a real-time PCR test for the detection and differentiation of RNA from the SARS-CoV2, influenza A, and influenza B viruses in nasopharyngeal and nasal swabs.
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Study Validates Ability of Myriad Genetics’ Prolaris Test to Guide Treatment for Prostate Cancer
The Prolaris test can more accurately predict the aggressiveness of prostate cancer allowing for more precise treatment and avoidance of more intense therapies with a patient’s parallel morbidities.
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