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Understanding the Utilization of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory (CBL) Tests in Hospital Settings

Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories (CBL) are essential pillars in modern healthcare, providing invaluable diagnostic insights that guide medical decision-making. These laboratories are at the heart of diagnostic and monitoring practices, offering...

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Navigating the Global Regulatory Maze: Challenges and Innovations in the Medical Device Industry

The global medical device market is vast and ever-evolving, comprising everything from simple tools like thermometers to advanced technologies such as robotic surgical systems. As these devices become increasingly sophisticated,...

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The Metabolomics Revolution: Unveiling the Secrets of Disease through Biomarkers

Metabolomics is rapidly emerging as a transformative field in biomedical research and clinical diagnostics. By providing a detailed view of the metabolic processes occurring in the human body, this technology...

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Advanced Point-of-Care Testing for Medical Disease Diagnosis

The healthcare sector is undergoing a radical transformation, driven largely by technological innovations that provide patients with more immediate and personalized care. One such advancement is Intelligent Point-of-Care Testing (iPOCT),...

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Unlocking Diagnostic Innovation: How a Mini-Bioreactor is Revolutionizing PCR Testing

Infectious disease diagnostics is a critical component of public health. The ability to quickly and accurately diagnose diseases directly impacts patient care, treatment decisions, and the containment of outbreaks. Polymerase...

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Nanozymes: Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics and Biosensing Platforms

Nanozymes are an emerging class of nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties that have the potential to revolutionize the field of medical diagnostics and biosensing. Unlike traditional enzymes, which are proteins prone...

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Unveiling the Secrets of Microbial Contamination: How Volatile Organic Compounds Can Revolutionize Food Safety

In the modern food industry, microbial contamination is one of the most insidious threats to both food quality and public health. Spoilage microorganisms like fungi and bacteria are not only...

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Creating a Fluorescent Substrate for HRP Diagnostic Assays Outperforming Commercial ADHP

Fluorescence-based diagnostic assays have been an essential tool in modern medicine, particularly for detecting biomarkers and other analytes in biological samples. Among the most commonly used reagents in such assays...

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Pioneering the Path for Innovative Tuberculosis Diagnosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, despite being preventable and treatable. In 2021 alone, TB claimed approximately 1.5 million lives. Although TB is a well-known disease,...

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Comprehensive Review of the PD-L1 SP263 Assay in Cancer Immunotherapy

Cancer treatments have dramatically evolved over the past few decades. Historically, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy were the primary options for treating cancer. However, advancements in immunotherapy have significantly changed...

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Validation of a Saliva-Based MMP-1 Rapid Test for Detecting Oral Cavity Cancer in Clinical Settings

Oral cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers worldwide, with high mortality rates due to late-stage diagnoses. Yet, recent advances in in vitro diagnostics (IVD) suggest that a simple,...

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Best Practices for Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry has become a cornerstone in the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of hematologic malignancies, such as leukemia and lymphoma. This high-throughput technique enables the multiparametric analysis of single cells,...

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Gut Microbiota Analysis in Pregnant Women During the Third Trimester and Their Newborns as a Diagnostic Indicator for Degenerative Diseases

Gut microbiota, the diverse collection of microorganisms inhabiting the human gastrointestinal tract, plays a fundamental role in various physiological processes, including digestion, metabolism, immune function, and protection against pathogens. Recent...

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Regenerative Therapies for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: The Role of Allogeneic FE002-Disc Cells

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration remains one of the leading causes of chronic low back pain (LBP), a condition that severely impacts quality of life and is a leading cause of...

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Functional Antibodies-Based Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Immunosensor for Multiplex Sandwich Bioassays

In vitro diagnostics (IVD) are crucial in modern healthcare, offering early disease detection, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment responses. As the healthcare sector moves toward personalized medicine, the need for...

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Unlocking Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer: The Promise of ApoA2 Isoforms

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers, with a five-year survival rate of less than 10%. This poor prognosis is largely due to the difficulty in...

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The Function of Analytical Performance Specifications in International Guidelines and Standards for Metrological Traceability in Laboratory Medicine

Metrological traceability in laboratory medicine ensures that the measurement results for a clinical sample are consistent, accurate, and comparable across different laboratories and diagnostic systems. It is defined as an...

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Current Advances in Biofabrication of Soft Microfluidic Systems for Diagnostics and Disease Modeling

The intersection of microfluidics and biofabrication is paving the way for transformative advancements in medicine. Soft microfluidic systems have emerged as a game-changing tool for disease modeling, diagnostics, and personalized...

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The Vital Role of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Global Pandemic Preparedness

In the face of ongoing global health threats, the emergence of new infectious diseases and the re-emergence of others have necessitated the development of effective diagnostic tools to support pandemic...

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Reimagining Health: The Future of Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Humans, Animals, and Plants

The rapid evolution of diagnostics technology has brought about significant changes in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. While traditional laboratory-based diagnostics have played an essential role in identifying diseases and...

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Beyond the 510(k) Framework: The Role of Regulation, Intellectual Property, and Innovation Incentives in the FDA's De Novo Pathway for Moderate-Risk Medical Devices

Devices In the evolving world of healthcare, the role of medical devices is more critical than ever. From simple diagnostic tools to sophisticated AI-driven technologies, medical devices are at the...

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Wearable Point-of-Care Devices Enabled by Smart Technologies for Early Disease Diagnosis and Biomarker Exploration

Modern diagnostics hinge on the timely identification of disease-specific biomarkers—molecular signatures including proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites that provide a window into the patient's physiological state. Biomarker identification is central...

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The Future of AI in Pathology Diagnostics with the EMPAIA Initiative

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into pathology diagnostics represents one of the most transformative advancements in medical technology. Pathology is a cornerstone of modern medicine, influencing patient diagnoses, treatment...

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Molecular Allergology as a Precision-Medicine Toolkit: Diagnosing, Stratifying, and Monitoring Allergic Patients

Allergic diseases are a rising global health concern, affecting nearly 30% of the world's population, with variations across age groups and geographic regions. The complexity of allergenic sources—ranging from pollens...

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Revolutionizing Clinical Diagnostics: RNA-Cleaving DNAzymes as Next-Gen Disease Detectors

RNA-cleaving DNAzymes (RCDs) represent a transformative class of functional nucleic acids that catalyze the site-specific cleavage of RNA substrates. Unlike antibodies or aptamers, RCDs combine high catalytic turnover, sequence-specific recognition,...

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When Speed Trumps Certainty: How Ebola Changed the Rules of Diagnostic Testing

In 2014, as Ebola spread through West Africa, health workers faced a harrowing dilemma: wait weeks for accurate test results while patients died or spread the virus, or use unproven...

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Quantum Dots Revolutionize Rapid Detection of Heart Inflammation Biomarkers: A Breakthrough in CRP and PCT Testing

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases represent the leading cause of mortality among middle-aged and elderly populations in China, with inflammation identified as a significant driving factor. Within this context, two biomarkers...

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Post-Market Clinical Validation of Companion Diagnostics: A Comparative Analysis of FDA, EMA, PMDA, and MFDS Regulatory Frameworks

Companion diagnostics (CDx) have become indispensable tools in precision medicine, serving as the bridge between targeted therapies and the patients who stand to benefit most. Defined as devices essential for...

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The Complex World of Diagnostic Regulation and Innovation

Diagnostic tools form the cornerstone of effective healthcare, guiding clinical decisions at the patient's bedside and shaping public health strategies on a global scale. They are indispensable in identifying infections,...

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A Game-Changer in Respiratory Tract Infection Diagnosis

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain a persistent global health challenge, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality across all age groups. Lower respiratory tract infections, in particular, rank among the leading...

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Navigating Hurdles and Innovations in Monoclonal Antibody-Based Diagnostics

In the dynamic realm of modern medicine, in vitro diagnosis (IVD) plays a pivotal role, influencing over 70% of clinical decisions while consuming a mere 3% of medical resources. At...

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Confounding Factors and Lesion Localization in the Validation of an In Vitro Diagnostic Test for Endometriosis

Endometriosis, a chronic and estrogen-dependent disorder, affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age globally. This condition is characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, most...

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Microbial Extracellular Vesicles and AI: Revolutionizing Personalized Diagnostics

Microbial Extracellular Vesicles (MEVs) represent a previously underappreciated communication system between the human microbiome and host cells. These nano-sized structures, typically ranging from 30 to 1000 nm in diameter, are...

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Nanobiosensor Innovations Bridging In Vitro Diagnostics to Point-of-Care Testing

Traditional in vitro diagnostics (IVD) methods, deeply rooted in centralized laboratory settings, have long been the mainstay for disease detection. These methods, while accurate, come with significant drawbacks. The time-consuming...

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Revolutionizing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis: The Game-Changing UCH-L1 and GFAP Blood Test

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), often resulting from falls, sports accidents, or motor vehicle collisions, has long posed a significant diagnostic challenge. For years, computed tomography (CT) scans were the...

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Post-Pandemic Marketing Strategies for IVD Distributors: A Case Study of PT. Sinergy Diagnostic

The in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry has long been a cornerstone of the healthcare sector, enabling accurate and timely disease detection. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, catapulted the IVD industry into...

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Clinical Laboratory Approaches for In Vitro Chagas Disease Detection

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, presents a dynamic clinical profile that complicates diagnostic efforts. The disease progresses through distinct phases, each with unique biological characteristics that...

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The Remarkable Journey: How In Vitro Diagnostics Transformed Healthcare

Clinical chemistry stands as the bedrock of in vitro diagnostics, analyzing body fluids to assess organ function and metabolic status. In the early days, tests were rudimentary. For instance, glucose...

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Advances in Point-of-Care Malaria Diagnostics: A Comprehensive Scoping Review

Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted via Anopheles mosquitoes, continues to pose a significant public health challenge. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 249 million...

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Microneedle Sensors: The Tiny Revolution in Wearable Diagnostics

Microneedle sensors represent a significant leap forward in the field of wearable diagnostics. These devices, characterized by their minuscule size, typically less than 1 mm in height, are designed to...

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Graphene Oxide-Enabled Cancer Diagnostics: Machine Learning-Driven Drug Delivery and Analytical Strategies

Graphene oxide (GO), a two-dimensional nanomaterial derived from graphene, has emerged as a revolutionary component in cancer research. Its unique structure, characterized by a single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms with...

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Microbiome Biomarkers for Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Performance

Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease, poses a significant global health challenge. With projections indicating that severe cases could surge by 44% by 2050, affecting over 1 billion individuals worldwide, the...

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Proteomics-Based Safety Tool for Swine Brucellosis Diagnosis: A One-Health Perspective

Swine brucellosis, caused by Brucella suis, particularly biovars 1, 2, and 3, poses a significant threat to the swine industry and public health. In Europe, B. suis biovar 2 is...

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Unveiling the Battle Against HPV: From Traditional Tests to Cutting-Edge Detection Technologies

Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents a formidable global health challenge, with over 100 distinct types identified. Among these, at least 14 high-risk strains are carcinogenic, with HPV-16 and HPV-18 accounting for...

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CRISPR/Cas12a-Based Rapid Diagnostic Test for High-Risk HPV: Development, Evaluation, and Genotyping in Clinical Specimens

High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infections pose a significant global health threat, being the primary cause of cervical cancer. Approximately 604,126 new cases of cervical cancer were reported worldwide in 2020,...

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Microfluidic-Based Diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections

Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a global health concern, affecting millions annually. The challenges in accurately and rapidly diagnosing these infections are immense, given their diverse causative agents and...

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Aptamer-Based Lateral Flow Assay (ALFA) Without Biotin/Avidin for Trichomonas vaginalis Diagnosis

Trichomonas vaginalis, an anaerobic flagellated parasite, is the causative agent of trichomoniasis, the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI). The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 156.3 million new cases...

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Approaches Rooted in DNA Nanotechnology for Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Cancer

Gastric cancer (GC) remains a global health concern, ranking fifth among all malignancies. Its late detection and high mortality rates are attributed to non-specific early symptoms and the inefficiency of...

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Point-of-Care Testing for Pets Using Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Opportunities for Tailored Diagnostics in Companion Animals

The landscape of veterinary medicine is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the escalating "pet humanization" trend and a profound understanding of the "One Health" paradigm. As companion animals become...

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The Power of MALDI-TOF MS: Revolutionizing Microbial Identification in Hospitals

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has emerged as a transformative technology in the field of clinical microbiology. This advanced diagnostic tool offers rapid, accurate, and cost-effective identification...

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Detection of Diverse HIV Strains by the m-PIMATM HIV-1/2 Detect Point-of-Care Assay

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a highly diverse and mutable virus, presenting significant challenges for diagnostic assays. HIV-1, the predominant type, is categorized into four groups (M, N, O, and...

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Revolutionizing Allergy Testing: From Bucket Chemistry to Precision Diagnostics

Allergies are a widespread health issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. From sneezing and itching to severe anaphylactic reactions, allergic responses can significantly impact quality of life. Accurate and reliable...

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Worldwide Investigation into the Precision of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Low Diagnosis in Breast Cancer

Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies globally, with significant morbidity and mortality. The identification of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status has revolutionized breast cancer...

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Latest Developments in Lateral Flow Assays Enhanced by Low-Background Luminescent Nanomaterials for Clinical Diagnostics

Lateral flow assays (LFAs) have emerged as indispensable tools in the field of clinical diagnostics, particularly for point-of-care testing (POCT). These assays are renowned for their simplicity, rapid results, and...

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Molecular Allergy Diagnostics Empowering Personalized Medical Approaches

Allergies are a common health issue affecting millions of people worldwide, causing symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening reactions. Traditional allergy diagnosis often relies on skin tests or blood...

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Examining Viability as an Indicator for Assessing Lymphocyte Transformation in Drug Hypersensitivity Diagnosis

Drug hypersensitivity reactions are a significant concern in modern medicine, affecting a notable portion of the population and posing challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. These reactions are immune-mediated...

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Shaping Tomorrow's Clinical Diagnostics Landscape: A Review of the Anticipated Advantages and Existing Obstacles in CRISPR/Cas-Based Diagnostic Approaches

CRISPR/Cas systems have revolutionized molecular diagnostics, providing exceptional precision and flexibility for nucleic acid detection. While traditional diagnostic methods like quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) have...

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Innovation and Hurdles in Molecular Point-of-Care Testing Platforms for Pathogens Utilizing Microfluidic Technology

Microfluidic molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) systems represent a transformative advancement in the field of in vitro diagnostics, particularly for infectious diseases. These systems integrate the complexities of traditional laboratory processes...

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A Breakthrough in Rapid Liver Injury Detection: The SERS-LFIA Diagnostic

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Lateral Flow Immunoassay (SERS-LFIA) represents a transformative innovation in the field of in vitro diagnostics, particularly for the rapid detection of drug-induced liver injury (DILI). Traditional...

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The Future of Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections: A Leap Beyond Traditional Methods

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections globally, imposing a significant burden on public health. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as urinalysis and urine culture, have...

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The Power of External Quality Assessment: A Deep Dive into EQA and Its Benefits for Medical Laboratories

External Quality Assessment (EQA) is an essential component of modern medical laboratory practice, providing a robust framework for evaluating and enhancing the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic testing. EQA programs,...

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The Unsung Heroes of Pandemic Defense: Laboratory Medicine and Wastewater Monitoring

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the essential role of diagnostic tools in managing public health crises. Laboratory medicine and wastewater monitoring have emerged as pivotal strategies in combating infectious diseases,...

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The Quest for Standardization in Laboratory Medicine: Ensuring Accurate and Harmonized Results

Standardization in laboratory medicine is a cornerstone for ensuring the reliability and comparability of diagnostic test results. In the complex landscape of in vitro diagnostics (IVD), where numerous devices and...

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Breakthrough in Diagnosing Aspirin-Induced Respiratory Disease: The Aspirin Hypersensitivity Diagnostic Index

Aspirin-induced respiratory disease (N-ERD) is a complex and often debilitating condition affecting many individuals who experience severe respiratory reactions to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This condition is...

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The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Medical Diagnostics: Benefits, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed medical diagnostics by offering unprecedented capabilities to analyze complex datasets and enhance diagnostic precision. AI algorithms, particularly those based on machine learning and deep learning,...

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The Hidden Dangers of Mixing and Matching Blood Collection Systems

In the realm of in vitro diagnostics, the preanalytical phase, particularly blood collection, lays the groundwork for accurate and reliable diagnostic outcomes. Venous blood collection systems (VBCSs) are pivotal tools...

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The Complex World of Companion Diagnostics: Challenges and the Path to Innovation

Companion diagnostics (CDx) have emerged as an indispensable component of precision medicine, providing critical information to guide the safe and effective use of targeted therapies. These diagnostic tests are specifically...

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The Future of Medical Diagnostics: How SERS Technology is Revolutionizing Disease Detection

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) is rapidly emerging as a groundbreaking technology in medical diagnostics, delivering unparalleled sensitivity and multiplex detection capabilities. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as electrochemiluminescence (ECL), enzyme-linked immunosorbent...

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Breakthrough in Liver Fibrosis Diagnosis: A New Non-Invasive LC-MS/MS Assay Kit

Liver fibrosis is a progressive condition marked by the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in the formation of scar tissue within the liver. It commonly stems from chronic...

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The New Landscape of Laboratory-Developed Tests: A Regulatory Overview for Anatomic Pathology

Laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) have long been a critical component of personalized medical care, particularly in the field of anatomic pathology. Historically, LDTs were developed and used by clinical laboratories without...

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Evaluating the Clinical Performance of In Vitro Diagnostic Tests: A Comprehensive Guide

In the rapidly evolving realm of contemporary healthcare, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests have emerged as indispensable tools for detecting, managing, and preventing diseases. Spanning from straightforward blood glucose tests...

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