Consultant Clinical Scientist Dr Fiona Riddoch has been appointed as Specialty Lead for Point of Care Testing across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology (BSPS) network.
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Closing the diagnostic gaps in women’s healthcare
Hermione Blakiston and Erica Kantor warn that delayed diagnosis is having a negative impact on outcomes for women, while placing an increased strain on healthcare services. They look at the potential of promising biomarkers in closing the ‘diagnosis gap’.
COVER STORY: Redesigning haemostasis workflow with the sthemO 301
Stago’s sthemO 301 fully automated coagulation analyser, supported by the web-based data manager solution sthemE Manager, has transformed haemostasis at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
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OGT marks start of CytoCell IVDR transition with new prenatal FISH probe kits
OGT, a global provider of genomic research and diagnostic solutions, has announced its commitment to transition the full CytoCell fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe portfolio from CE marking under the IVD Directive (IVDD) to the IVD Regulation (IVDR).
Leica Biosystems expands digital pathology capabilities
Leica Biosystems has announced multiple U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearances that strengthen its connected clinical digital pathology portfolio, translating digital pathology innovation to clinical impact by accelerating workflows and patient care.
Cepheid unveils third-generation GeneXpert system
Molecular diagnostics firm Cepheid will unveil the third generation of the GeneXpert system at the upcoming Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) Annual Scientific Meeting.
First fully automated diagnostic for hepatitis D virus
Roche has introduced a new hepatitis D virus (HDV) test, the first fully automated diagnostic solution to identify the most severe form of viral hepatitis.
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