Clinical Lab Products: All News Stories

High-Normal Phosphate Levels Linked to Early Atherosclerosis

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries.

First At-Home Test for Vasectomized Men Proves Accurate

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A report in the Journal of Urology, researchers have confirmed the accuracy and reliability the first FDA approved at-home immunodiagnostic test for detecting low concentrations of sperm.

Patients Face Higher Health Care Costs in US than Other Western Countries

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A 2008 survey of chronically ill adults in Western countries found major differences in health care access, safety, and efficiency, with US patients at high risk of forgoing care because of costs.

Source MDx Announces Hospital Partnership to Further Multiple Sclerosis Research

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Source MDx has announced a partnership with Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston to examine RNA-based biomarkers in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and healthy control participants unaffected by the disease.

Ensemble Discovery Corp and Roche Initiate Cancer Diagnostic Program

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Ensemble Discovery Corp today announced the extension of its collaboration with Roche to apply its proprietary diagnostic technology to personalized cancer therapy.

Increased Nonfasting Triglyceride Levels Associated With Higher Risk of Stroke

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Elevated nonfasting triglyceride levels, previously associated with an increased risk for heart attack, also appear to be associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, according to a study in JAMA.

New ARVC Test Launched

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

PGxHealth has announced the launch of its new genetic test for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), an inherited and often fatal heart condition.

The Hannover Introduces Medical Diagnostic Equipment Coverage

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc, has introduced new Medical Diagnostic Equipment coverage, helping to give its independent agents better coverage for their customers who run or operate a medical office, clinic, image center, hospital, or nursing home.

Predictive Tests, Early Treatment Delay Progression of Blood Cell Cancer

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Researchers have found that the use of predictive biomarkers along with two targeted treatments significantly delays the need for conventional chemotherapy in patients with early-stage, but high-risk, chronic lymphoid leukemia.

Celera and Abbott Collaborate to Identify Pharmacogenomic Markers

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Celera Corp has announced that it has entered into a research collaboration with Abbott to identify genetic markers for one of Abbotts investigational compounds.

AltheaDx to Offer New Test for Clinical Study of Cancer Patients

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

DxS Ltd has announced an agreement with AltheaDx, Inc, to provide study centers in the US with access to DxS K-RAS mutation detection assays.

Current C Difficile Hospital Tests Not Accurate Enough

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Current hospital tests for the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C difficile) are not accurate enough and a new two-stage process should be introduced to avoid misdiagnosis and its consequences, according to new research.

Oral Rinses Hold Promise for Cancer Screening

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A study published in Clinical Cancer Research validates a non-invasive screening method with future potential for detection of HPV-positive head and neck cancers.

Vermillion Renews Partnership With Quest

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Vermillion, Inc announces that it has agreed with Quest Diagnostics to extend the Strategic Alliance Agreement between the parties through October, 2009.

Breast Cancer and Alzheimers Gene-Expression Blood Tests Expected in Europe

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

DiaGenic ASA has announced that it has signed a service provider agreement with DNAVision,to offer its innovative blood-based gene-expression diagnostic test for early detection of breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

Biosystems Raises $4.6 Million for New Diagnostics in Cancer

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Biosystems International has received venture capital amounting to $4.6 million to foster research and development of lung, colon, and breast cancer diagnostics to be marketed in 2010.

OraSure Seeks to Introduce Rapid HCV Test to US

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

OraSure Technologies Inc announces that it has submitted a pre-market approval application to the FDA for its OraQuick HCV test, a rapid test for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus (HCV).

New Anti-Microbial Agents Combat Infectious Bacteria

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Since bacteria rapidly evolve to evade the action of new antibiotics, the drugs quickly lose their effectiveness. A novel approach to the antibiotic problem, interestingly, is not an antibiotic at all but a new class of anti-microbial agent known as aganocides.

3M Introduces New Automated Flu Test

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Just in time for a new flu season, in which up to 20% of Americans may be affected, 3M announces nationwide availability of the 3M Rapid Detection Flu A+B Test.

COLA Appoints New Government Relations and External Affairs Manager

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

COLA, announces it has appointed Catherine Bernstein as Government Relations and External Affairs Manager.