Leah Sherwood and Erik L. Ridley[email protected]GuidelineAI of chest x-rays finds TB when lab tests fall shortAs part of the End TB strategy, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of chest x-ray as a screening and triage tool where bacteriological diagnostic tests are unclear. Inconclusive TB tests are common in children due to their lower bacteria counts, according to the WHO. The strategy also states that lateral chest x-ray views may be needed in cases of a challenging bacteriological confirmation in younger children.March 6, 2022InfectiousU.S. House passes bill to mitigate cuts to lab services, MedicareCalled the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act, the bill (S 610) would also institute a one-year delay in the data reporting period for clinical laboratory services.After facing the brunt of #COVID19, seniors now face significant health consequences from delayed access to care. Upcoming Medicare cuts for laboratory tests could jeopardize access to care for more than 56 million seniors. Tell Congress to act now:https://t.co/CAFASeSFAoDecember 7, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesValidationImmunovia announces positive results for next-gen pancreatic cancer testDiagnostics company Immunovia announced positive results for the newest generation of its pancreatic cancer test from a model-development study, announcing that the test achieved both its primary and secondary endpoints.CollaborationVertex to pay $25M upfront to scale cell manufacturing technologyFinancial ResultsBristol Myers Squibb to reduce workforce in restructuring planLawsuitU.K. Patents Court rules Bio-Techne patents invalid in infringement lawsuitSponsor ContentVisit our Molecular Diagnostics Community
