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Respiratory illnesses pose a unique challenge for healthcare systems. Unpredictable respiratory seasons coupled with inefficient diagnostics can make it difficult to keep up with...
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OptraSCAN will debut its HER2 Scan + Analyze Quantitative Solution Pilot Program at the College of American Pathologists (CAP) 2025 in Orlando, September 13–16. The program...
Sept. 16, 2025
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The global serum separation gel market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9 percent from 2024 to 2032, reflecting the growing importance...
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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) announced in a press release, results from a recent study where they used commercial dyes to aid dementia diagnosis. The researchers...
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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher company launched the industry’s first fully automated Brain-derived Tau (BD-Tau) research use only (RUO) immunoassay test. Access ...
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More than one third of people have long COVID, according to recent research on the disease. The studies are reported in a CIDRAP press release. ‘Global Prevalence of Long...
Sept. 17, 2025
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A new study was published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) titled “Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations During a High Severity Season — Influenza...
Sept. 16, 2025
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Scientists from UCLA Health have discovered a possible new cytomegalovirus (CMV) treatment pathway, according to a press release.  The treatment involves leading immune cells...
Sept. 15, 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified cholera as a “very high” global risk in a September 12 press release, based on its global cholera statistics for...
Sept. 15, 2025

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Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, was sworn in on September 13 as the 39th president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) during the meeting of the membership at...
Sept. 17, 2025
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Medical Laboratory Observer’s Lab of the Year (LOY) award coincides with National Medical Laboratory Professional Week and allows medical laboratories to demonstrate...
Sept. 16, 2025
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Oversight Group (QSOG) published a memo on September 5 regarding the FY 2022 Report to Congress (RTC...
Sept. 16, 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through OneLab, has released a new continuing education (CE) course titled “Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments...
Sept. 15, 2025

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Carolina Molecular and Astoriom announced a strategic partnership to provide seamless, integrated solutions for molecular testing and comprehensive biospecimen storage. This collaborati...
Sept. 17, 2025
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To streamline qPCR multiplexing workflows, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the new MGB probes for up to 5-plex multiplexing, paired with a modernized online tool for ordering...
Sept. 12, 2025
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Sapio Sciences announced a strategic partnership with Ultima Genomics. Together, the companies will deliver efficient, traceable, and unified workflows for multi-omics research...
Sept. 11, 2025
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Seegene Inc. announced the launch of the 2025–2026 Nature Awards MDx Impact Grants in partnership with Springer Nature. This year’s program will focus on...
Sept. 2, 2025