Rapid Test for COPD Exacerbations Begins Study
ProAxsis and Imperial College London are investigating the NEATstik test, which detects active neutrophil elastase (NE) in sputum samples.
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Rapid Test for COPD Exacerbations Begins Study
ProAxsis and Imperial College London are investigating the NEATstik test, which detects active neutrophil elastase (NE) in sputum samples.
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New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection
A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.
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Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose Patients With Sickle Cell Trait
A standard laboratory assay significantly underestimates blood sugar levels in people with sickle cell trait, potentially leading to widespread underdiagnosis of diabetes.
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bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests
The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.
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Plasma Tests for Fungal Infections and Pneumonia
Zepto Life Technology has introduced FungiFlex Pneumocystis jirovecii and the FungiFlex Mold Plus Panel testing assays.
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Genetic Scoring Tool May Improve IPF Diagnosis
A study of more than 570,000 people validates a polygenic risk score to identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at risk for severe outcomes or death.
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Cryosurgical System for Bronchoscopic Applications Used in First Human Cases
Cryocision flexible cryocatheter system is the first console-free and wholly single-use flexible cryosurgical system for bronchoscopic applications available in the US and Canada.
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FDA Clears AMDI Fast PCR Respiratory Panel for Point-of-Care Testing
The AMDI Fast PCR System provides point-of-care results for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 in less than 10 minutes.
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FDA Breakthrough Status for Invasive Mold Infection Test
The liquid biopsy panel identifies fungal DNA in plasma to help clinicians diagnose life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients.
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PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.
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First Endobronchial Ultrasound Procedure at New Jersey Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center successfully completed its first endobronchial ultrasound to diagnose pulmonary conditions.
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Wesper Launches Multi-tier Home Sleep Testing Platform
The ecosystem integrates two diagnostic levels into one patient record to help physicians personalize sleep apnea diagnostics and monitoring.
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Smart Biopsy Tool Technology Improves Lung Cancer Detection
A smart sensor integrated into a biopsy device helps clinicians identify cancerous tissue in real time to improve diagnostic results.
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Rapid Sepsis Testing Could Save 36,000 US Lives Annually
A new analysis shows that early use of rapid testing for bloodstream infections reduces sepsis progression and healthcare expenses.
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Ai Could Improve Allergy Skin Test Accuracy
A new visual Ai agent aims to reduce subjectivity and improve documentation efficiency for clinicians performing skin prick testing.
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MGC Diagnostics Launches Fenom Flo FeNO Device
The handheld Fenom Flo allows for a 6-second breath test to measure airway inflammation in adults and children.
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Wearable Sleep Data Predicts Patient Engagement in Remote COPD Rehab
Sleep metrics from wrist monitors can identify which COPD patients may need more support during pulmonary rehab.
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Roche Launches New Respiratory Pathogen Test in CE Markets
The new Roche diagnostic test identifies 25 viruses and bacteria to help clinicians provide...
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Test Identifies Active, Infectious Tuberculosis
On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, a test developed by UC Davis Health could soon speed up diagnosis and help prevent its spread.
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Quantitative Mucin Index: a New Metric to Monitor Lung Health
The Quantitative Mucin Index (MUCQ) of the Lung analyzes sputum and other lung mucus samples to detect airway mucus abnormalities, assess disease risk, and track disease progression in patients over time.
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PCD Center Adds LRS Machine for Genetic Testing
Recent funding has allowed Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center to purchase its first Long Read Sequencing (LRS) machine to aid PCD genetic testing.
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Siemens Healthineers epoc Blood Gas Analyzer
The epoc Blood Analysis System delivers bedside testing for blood gas, electrolytes, and metabolites in less than one minute to assist with clinical decision-making.
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MIR Spirolab All-in-One Spirometer
The MIR Spirolab portable desktop device includes a touchscreen, thermal printer, and oximetry options to support respiratory diagnostics in multiple healthcare environments.
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MIR Spirobank II Smart Portable Spirometer
The Spirobank II Smart offers three usage modes and integrates with electronic healthcare records to streamline respiratory testing.
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