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NHS home testing hits 100,000 milestone in hepatitis C fight
The NHS home testing service has reached 100,000 users, preventing serious illness and bringing England closer to eliminating hepatitis C.
Plasma and Serum Viscosity Testing: The Modern Diagnostic Tool Healthcare Can’t Afford to Ignore
Plasma and serum viscosity testing is emerging as a faster, more accurate alternative to outdated inflammation markers like ESR and CRP, offering improved reliability, resistance to drug interference, and rapid results that meet the demands of modern healthcare.
WHO sets standards for newborn infection diagnostics
WHO has released new standards for affordable newborn infection diagnostics, aiming to save lives through earlier detection and improved treatment decisions.
BD’s Biosciences and Diagnostics Unit to Merge with Waters in $17.5bn Deal
BD and Waters merge to create a $6.5bn life science and diagnostics powerhouse by 2025.
UK to Scrap COVID Test Rule, Align With Europe
New IVD regulations will reduce burden on UK firms while boosting diagnostic test quality and safety.
Hidden Patterns Uncovered in Early Heart Development by UCL and Crick Researchers
3D imaging reveals how heart cells form with surprising order during early mammalian embryo development.
Roche Invests $550M in US Diagnostics Hub to Boost Diabetes Care and Local Manufacturing
Major expansion in Indianapolis to manufacture CGM systems and strengthen US-based biotech production capabilities.
Why we need more cross-industry collaboration in laboratory science
Laboratory science is built on discovery, but many sectors still work in isolation, missing opportunities for collaboration. With global challenges like public health and climate change at stake, it’s time to break down the silos. By sharing knowledge and approaches across industries, we can tackle these issues more effectively. We just need to be intentional, create spaces for collaboration, and overcome budget constraints. No one has all the answers, but together, we can get closer.
£5 Protein Test Could Greatly Improve Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Predictions
New study finds troponin blood test could quadruple accuracy of cardiovascular risk assessments.