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Diagnostics World | Magnetic flexible endoscopes (MFEs) have up to now had a few disadvantages limiting their use inside the human body for performing virtual biopsies, notably navigation-related difficulties related to their traditional cylindrical shape. These robot-assisted devices use magnetic forces to propel and maneuver through lumens like the colon, but rotation happens in only two directions that limits the scope's ability to effectively perform procedures.
Apr 16, 2025
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Diagnostics World | The “bioenergetic capacity” of individuals, as marked by the level of certain cognition-associated molecules in the blood, could potentially be predictive of the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases. A simulated clinical trial suggests that turning back the wheels on that biological clock could be just as effective at slowing cognitive decline as the latest drug to be approved for that purpose by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Apr 15, 2025
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Diagnostics World | Researchers worldwide are looking to revamp traditional approaches to medical imaging and develop alternative solutions that could improve visualization, speed, and accuracy in diagnostic settings. At the University of Arkansas, for example, one group is developing an AI tool designed to help radiologists and doctors analyze chest X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, with an emphasis on understanding how the AI assistant arrives at its conclusions.
Apr 10, 2025
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Diagnostics World | The impact of the throat microbiome on the health of older individuals has gone unappreciated, especially among individuals being cared for in long-term care facilities. One big reason is that they are largely isolated and often forgotten by the public, even as these facilities have become home to a greater proportion of the overall population.
Apr 8, 2025
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Diagnostics World | Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a fast-growing public health crisis—three times more common than once thought. Today, at least 10.55 million US adults have AFib, far exceeding the 3.3 million cases researchers predicted for the year 2020 in 1996. And this crisis is only growing.
Apr 4, 2025
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Diagnostics World | Last week, Babson Diagnostics entered an agreement with Sam’s Club to offer BetterWay blood testing. BetterWay is currently available in seven Sam’s Club pharmacies in the greater Austin area. The agreement with Sam’s Club marks a significant milestone for accessible blood testing for patients.
Apr 3, 2025
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Diagnostics World | The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a motion for summary judgment yesterday, vacating the FDA rule that would have regulated LDTs as medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Apr 1, 2025
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Diagnostics World | PathAI received full qualification for AIM-MASH AI Assist1; Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion announced a collaboration to expand access to Amprion's SAAmplify–αSYN (CSF) test across the United States; and more.
Mar 27, 2025
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Diagnostics World | Curevo will advance development of amezosvatein, the company’s vaccine for shingles; Garuda aims to address the growing need for off-the-shelf and cost-effective solution to stem cell transplants; and more.
Mar 26, 2025