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WORLD’S CLINICAL LABORATORY NEWS LEADER ISSN 1068-1760
Vol. 36 No.1 • 2-3/2019
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Test for Uterine Infections That Impact Fertility pproximately 10% of women in the general population may have chronic endometritis, but among infertile women undergoing IVF, the rate is 15%, with rates estimated as high as 60% among women experiencing recurring implantation failure or miscarriage.
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New Test Procedure Diagnoses Multi-Resistant Pathogens atients with bloodstream infections caused by gram-negative pathogens such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) have a high mortality rate. However, the infection has so far usually been treatable with antibiotics. Due to the increased antibiotic
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resistance of bacteria, also against the group of carbapenems, therapy has become increasingly difficult. Infections with multi-resistant pathogens that are also resistant to such ‘reserve antibiotics’ often lead to ineffective antibiotic therapy and thus to higher mortality.
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Saliva Test Could Transform Diabetes Management
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recently developed liquid biopsy cell-sorting device was able to detect circulating epithelial cells of hepatocyte origin in blood from healthy individuals, patients with chronic liver disease without hepatocellular cancer (HCC), and those with HCC. A cell-sorting device had previously been developed to isolate epithelial cells in the circulation (circulating epithelial cells, or
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ale fertility is a serious and growing concern globally. Yet, the field of andrology faces critical gaps in diagnostic technologies and knowledge, affecting scientific advancement as well as clinical management by both reproductive endocrinologists and urologists. Although effective at identifying descriptive parameters, traditional semen analysis fails to identify defects in Cont’d on page 5
Compact Hematology Analyzer Line Offers Economy and Throughput
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new line of compact hematology analyzers meet the need for affordable yet powerful and reliable differential analysis of blood counts, in flexible lab settings across hospital departments and clinics.
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Liquid Biopsy Identifies Chronic Liver Diseases
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he world's first truly noninvasive test that measures glucose in saliva instead of blood, offers a breakthrough in diabetes management. By eliminating the need for fingerprick blood testing that often leads to poor adherence to testing protocols, the new technology could lead to increased glucose monitoring and better healthcare outcomes.
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uest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic services, together with other similar providers, have announce the formation and launch of the Global Diagnostics Network, a strategic working group of diagnostic laboratories, each committed to un-
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leashing and sharing local innovation to increase global access to diagnostic science, information, and services in order to improve the delivery of global healthcare. GDN initiatives will benefit patients, healthcare providers, referring practitioners, pharmaceutical Cont’d on page 4
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