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    For rare pediatric diseases, genome sequencing can increase diagnostic yield

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    Cancer

    Sylvester research shows new treatment may enable more patients with high-risk blood cancers to receive stem cell transplants

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    Patients from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups stand to benefit the most, which is particularly relevant for medical centers with highly diverse patient populations.
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    Disease

    Existing drug shows promise as treatment for rare genetic disorder

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    NIH researchers find new pathways towards treatment for autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1.
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    Disease

    Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study shows more than just social media use may be causing depression in young adults

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    Investigators believe there are many aspects to social media and important next steps to learn more about its impact on the mental health of people of all ages, including younger...
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    Disease

    FDA approves interchangeable biosimilar for two rare diseases

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    The FDA granted the approval of Bkemv to Amgen Inc.
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    “MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM” for healthcare innovations of the future

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    Infectious Disease

    Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues three years later

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    Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
    Management

    Discover how labs studied in recent MLO compliance survey stack up against each other

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    Has your laboratory begun identifying the analytes it tests that have been added to the updated CLIA regulations related to proficiency testing for January 1, 2025?
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    Disease

    Introducing peanut in infancy prevents peanut allergy into adolescence

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    NIH study finds protection lasts no matter how often kids eat peanut in later childhood.
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    Hematology

    Vitestro shares trial results at WorldLab 2024 confirming performance, safety and patient acceptance for breakthrough autonomous blood drawing technology

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    All performance and safety endpoints were met in A.D.O.P.T. Pivotal Trial Study Phase; other key findings include 95% first-stick success and 98% patient acceptance.

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    BD’s Molly Broache, Associate Director of U.S. Medical Affairs, discusses the current state of STI testing in the U.S. with MLO editor in chief, Christina Wichmann

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    Molly Broache serves as Associate Director, US Region, Medical Affairs for BD Diagnostic Solutions and is also licensed as a women’s health nurse practitioner in both Maryland...

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    STIs/STDs

    New report flags major increase in sexually transmitted infections, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis

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    This report, which outlines progress implementation of the global health sector strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for 2022-2030 will...
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    Molecular

    Scientists map networks regulating gene function in the human brain

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    NIH-funded research details the brain’s cellular and molecular regulatory elements and their impact on brain function.
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    Disease

    Tobacco and nicotine industry tactics addict youth for life

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    Young people using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in many countries.
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    Flu

    CDC reports second human case of H5 bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak

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    CDC’s risk assessment for the general public remains low.
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    Antibiotic Resistance

    WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human health

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    AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making people sicker and increasing the risk of disease spread, illness and deaths.

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    Continuing Education

    Applying laboratory quality principles to real world point-of-care testing systems

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    Artificial Intelligence

    Qlucore releases unique AI-based solution in the field of lung cancer subtyping

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    Qlucore Insights is intended for research use only and enables early testing and evaluation.

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    Genetic Testing

    Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision

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    NIH-led findings point to a biomarker for rare disorders associated with the gene PNPLA6.

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    Management

    CDC releases guidance for preventing spread of infections in schools to keep children healthy and learning

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    The new guidance is intended to support schools in developing and implementing actions and plans to guide them in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.