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Guidance updated for laboratory testing for drugs of misuse in ED
In a guidance document issued by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, updated recommendations are presented relating to laboratory testing for drugs of misuse in the emergency department (ED).
Jan 10, 2026
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Deep learning creates virtual multiplexed immunostaining to improve cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with pathologists from Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and the University of Southern California, have developed a deep learning–based ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Blood test shows when it's safe to stop antibiotics in sepsis patients
A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by University of Manchester researchers has found.
Jan 8, 2026
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Liquid biopsy advances could yield new tool for detecting lung cancer mutations
In Brazil, the early detection of genetic alterations in lung cancer through liquid biopsies could be a valuable tool for expediting diagnoses and guiding patient treatment.
Jan 7, 2026
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Blood test reveals risk of multimorbidity in older adults
A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases—and how quickly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Medicine.
Jan 7, 2026
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Remote Alzheimer's testing: At-home blood tests can accurately detect key biomarkers
A new international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Costs pose hurdle for promising new hepatitis C lab test
A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use may be limited unless insurers' reimbursement rises to cover its high cost, according to researchers ...
Jan 2, 2026
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One-button foodborne illness testing: Researchers develop fully automated integrated diagnostic system
Korea's first fully automated diagnostic system capable of simultaneously detecting 16 major foodborne pathogens within one hour has been successfully developed. Compared to conventional testing methods, the detection time ...
Dec 23, 2025
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A urine-based biological aging clock: Machine learning and microRNA offer accurate prediction
Craif Inc. in Nagoya, Japan, working with Nagoya University's Institute of Innovation for Future Society, has developed a urine-based biological aging clock. In validation of the method, predicted ages came within 4.4 years ...
How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Dec 22, 2025
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New cases of syphilis in Alberta drop after introduction of rapid testing with immediate treatment
University of Alberta-led research reports that new cases of syphilis dropped in Alberta following the introduction of rapid point-of-care testing and same-day treatment. The research team compared new syphilis positivity ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Researchers identify 166 human pluripotent stem cell lines available for use in clinical applications
To date, more than 100 clinical trials with human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived products have been initiated worldwide and an increasing number of potential hPSC-derived clinical products have entered early developmental ...
Dec 18, 2025
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New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset
A new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered that LPCs—compounds that transport a variety of healthy fatty acids to the ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Researchers discover bias in AI models that analyze pathology samples
Pathology has long been the cornerstone of cancer diagnosis and treatment. A pathologist carefully examines an ultrathin slice of human tissue under a microscope for clues that indicate the presence, type, and stage of cancer.
Dec 16, 2025
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New ALS diagnostic blood test boasts 97% accuracy
ALS is a debilitating paralytic disease characterized as the death of upper and lower motor neurons. Fortunately, ALS is relatively rare, with an incidence rate of 1.6 per 100,000 adults, resulting in about 30,000 cases in ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Clinical trial suggests knowing HIV 'viral load' doesn't improve number of patients seeking needed care
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other sources, there are approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States, and another 1.2 to 2.2 million who are at highest ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Blood test can detect single lung cancer calls using infrared technique
A UK research team has developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way lung cancer is detected and monitored.
Dec 16, 2025
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Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus
A rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Dec 16, 2025
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Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death
Imagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today, but whether your overall risk of dying in the next five or ten years is higher or lower ...
Dec 16, 2025
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New method accelerates resistance testing in urinary tract infections
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method for diagnosing urinary tract infections that significantly accelerates antibiotic resistance testing in urine. Because the procedure does not ...
Dec 16, 2025
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Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment
The so-called "Oroya fever" is an extremely severe infectious disease, yet it is classified among the so-called neglected tropical diseases. This is because the infection occurs—so far—exclusively in high-altitude valleys ...
Dec 15, 2025
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Psoriasis study shows link between fat metabolism and skin inflammation for first time
A research team led by Erwin F. Wagner from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of psoriasis—and at the same time represents a potential ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Plasma p-tau217 can reliably detect preclinical Alzheimer disease
Plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) can reliably detect Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology in the preclinical stage, according to a meta-analysis published online Dec. 1 in JAMA Neurology.
Dec 11, 2025
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Study links gut and bloodstream infections in newborns within sub-Saharan Africa for the first time
New research from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) has shown gut and bloodstream infections are caused by the same bacteria, giving hope of better prevention and diagnosis of deadly neonatal sepsis.
Dec 10, 2025
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Cell-free DNA could detect adverse events from immunotherapy
A noninvasive blood test to detect genetic material shed by tumors may help clinicians identify adverse events related to treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer ...
Dec 10, 2025
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