Elissa Wolfsonelissa.wolfson@labpulse.comSepsisValidation data presented for Cytovale sepsis diagnostic testThe lead investigator has presented the results of a study to validate a rapid diagnostic test that detects sepsis in the emergency department. The study data were used to obtain FDA clearance for the test last December.May 24, 2023COVID-19Antibody titer levels associated with protection against Omicron: StudyImmunoglobin G and neutralizing antibody titer levels were associated with protection against infection with the Omicron variant and against symptomatic disease.May 23, 2023DiseasesBiomarkers may predict stem cell transplant risksA biomarker for donor stem cell transplant risk may help doctors predict which patients will develop potentially deadly sinusoidal obstruction syndrome.May 23, 2023Antibiotic ResistanceBacterial reaction to antibiotics revealed within minutesBacterial reaction to antibiotics, based on sequencing mRNA broken down by the bacteria, can be obtained in minutes using the 5PSeq method.May 22, 2023Genetic DisordersNGS working group provides recommendations for germline variant confirmationA joint report provides eight recommendations for standardizing orthogonal confirmation practices for germline variants detected by next-generation sequencing.May 19, 2023COVID-19Masking and air cleaners reduced COVID-19 in two Swiss schools: StudyFace masks and portable air cleaners effectively reduced the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in two Swiss schools.May 18, 2023Prostate CancerSome prostate cancer policies drive overdiagnosis, argue expertsProstate cancer test-by-request policies have led to excessive PSA testing for asymptomatic men, overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and inequity, contend experts.May 18, 2023Alzheimer'sAlzheimer’s disease and modifiable risk factors: Genetic associations revealedNovel genetic associations between increased Alzheimer’s disease risk and high HDL cholesterol and high systolic blood pressure were revealed in a study.May 17, 2023COVID-19Masking should continue in healthcare settings, some experts sayMasking in healthcare settings should continue in order to optimize patient safety, recommend infectious disease experts in a commentary.May 16, 2023HPVMailed HPV home test kits doubled cervical cancer screening rates in studyMailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection kits for at-home use improved cervical cancer screening in under-screened, low-income women by nearly two-fold.May 12, 2023Page 1 of 12Next PageTop StoriesMalariaMalaria rapid tests in study show low performance for travelers to ChinaThe study evaluated the sensitivity of four parasite enzyme lactate dehydrogenase-targeting RDTs and one aldolase-targeting RDT for P. malariae detection.Regulatory ApprovalFDA grants full approval for antiviral pill to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adultsDiabetic NephropathyRenalytix selects Eversana to expand commercialization of KidneyIntelX test for diabetic kidney diseaseBusiness InsightsIllumina CEO remains on the board, chairman is voted outSponsor ContentVisit our Molecular Diagnostics Community
