Prenatal Diagnosis of Rare Diseases: The Dawn of Non-Invasive Methods
Suzanne Leech, PhD | Mar 27, 2019
Definitive prenatal diagnosis currently relies on invasive techniques, but that may be changing
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Study Questions Value of Genetic Risk Scores
Wiley | Mar 26, 2019
Clinical relevance of genome-wide polygenic score may be less than claimed
The Need for Accurate Tools to Diagnose Malaria in Pregnancy
Laura Moro, PhD | Mar 20, 2019
Diagnostic improvements are key to slowing transmission
A Closer Look at Multiplex Panels for Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Blood Pathogens
Suzanne Leech, PhD | Mar 6, 2019
Panels can overcome the challenge of selecting molecular tests for individual pathogens
Advances in Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Laura M. Bolt, PhD | Feb 27, 2019
The ability to diagnose drug resistance is improving treatment strategies and outcomes
Influenza Diagnostic Methods: RT-PCR vs. RIDTs
Suzanne Leech, PhD | Feb 20, 2019
RT-PCR is considered the gold standard, but certain situations may call for the use of RIDTs
Tongue Microbiome Could Help Identify Patients with Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer
Taylor & Francis Group | Jan 29, 2019
Findings could pave the way towards new early detection or prevention tools
Speeding up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease
Swiss National Science Foundation | Jan 28, 2019
Researchers have developed a method to measure the gene for Huntington's disease quickly and easily
New Risk Score More Effective for Diabetes Diagnosis in Babies
University of Exeter | Jan 22, 2019
Researchers have developed a new risk score that takes into account detailed genetic information known to increase the chances of type 1 diabetes
Zika and Chikungunya Viruses: Diagnostic Pitfalls
German Center for Infection Research | Jan 21, 2019
New combination tests have greater reliability than currently available diagnostics