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Diagnostics World | A study published in JAMA yesterday suggests blood tests can more accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease than physicians, and points to a way forward for more extensive Alzheimer’s testing. More blood testing developments are on display at this week's Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Jul 29, 2024
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Diagnostics World | Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a deep learning algorithm, known as DEPLOY, to classify central nervous system tumors into 10 major categories from histopathology images. The goal is to optimize treatment with a faster, more accessible diagnostic approach than the state-of-the-art practice of DNA methylation-based profiling, which can take weeks.
Jul 25, 2024
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Diagnostics World | Element Biosciences nets $277 million to launch combined sequencing and cyto-profiling platform; NOWDiagnostics raises $22.5 million for at-home diagnostic tests; and more.
Jul 24, 2024
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Diagnostics World | A new web-based platform aims to standardize the care of rare disease patients in a wide range of settings and accelerate their diagnostic journey. The Rare Disease Clinical Activity Protocols (RareCAP) is effectively a collection of the latest research-based information and guidance about some of the more than 7,000 conditions affecting a small number of people.
Jul 23, 2024
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Diagnostics World | Most of the time, sarcoidosis appears in the lungs and lymph nodes, but the heart is impacted in a smaller number of patients. Known as cardiac sarcoidosis (CS), this rare condition can lead to serious complications like arrhythmia or heart failure. Recently, Diagnostics World covered efforts to improve diagnostic and treatment options for sarcoidosis.
Jul 18, 2024