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Handheld Diagnostic Tool Matches PCR Accuracy for Disease Detection

A new handheld diagnostic tool uses similar techniques as PCR, showing high accuracy in detecting HIV and SARS-CoV-2.

Posted by Andy Lundin | Jul 18, 2024 | Disease States |

Researchers developed an AI-based algorithm to identify at-risk patients for acute hepatic porphyria (AHP), a rare genetic disease.

Alveo Technologies’ handheld molecular diagnostic tool can detect the H5N1 avian influenza variant based on recent infection sequences.

Screening protocols can fail to spot those with mutations that may lead to cancer, highlighting a need for better genetic testing guidelines.

Posted by Andy Lundin | Jul 16, 2024 | Breast |

Many breast cancer survivors who qualify for genetic testing are not receiving it, though those who do often discuss results with family.