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🔬 Exciting News in Diagnostics! 🔬 🌟 Introducing the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 Clinical Evaluation of the 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 🌟 This pioneering study, conducted in Hong Kong, evaluates the performance of the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory (R) Panel, a state-of-the-art PCR assay with 15 pathogen targets. It revolutionizes respiratory tract testing with rapid detection in approximately 15 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐀-𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 (𝐏𝐎𝐂) 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. Here are the key findings: 🔍 Study Overview: Conducted during March to December 2023, the study encompasses 151 specimens, including upper respiratory tract (URT), lower respiratory tract (LRT), and EQAP samples. 🔬 Testing Methodology: Specimens were evaluated using the SPOTFIRE R Panel to assess agreement with RP2.1 as the standard of care. 📊 Performance Evaluation: The SPOTFIRE R Panel showed full concordance with the standard-of-care RP2.1plus for 81.95% of URT specimens. Notably, in discrepancy analysis, it detected more pathogens in 15 specimens compared to RP2.1plus, demonstrating its comprehensive coverage and potential to unveil additional infections. 💡 Key Insights: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐬 & 𝐍𝐏𝐀𝐬) 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 88.24% 𝐭𝐨 100% 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬. 👩🔬 Implications: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐑 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. This research highlights the potential of the SPOTFIRE R Panel to reshape respiratory diagnostics, providing clinicians with rapid, accurate, and comprehensive multiplex results at the point of care. For more details, dive into the full study here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvezgnxR #Diagnostics #RespiratoryHealth #POC #PCRAssay #Innovation #HealthcareTech #BIOFIRESpotfire #ClinicalStudy

Diagnosing hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia involves a combination of clinical evaluation, complete blood count, and hemoglobin electrophoresis. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is increasingly recognized as a crucial confirmatory diagnostic tool due to its high resolution and sensitivity. CE separates different hemoglobin fractions based on their charge and size, allowing for precise identification of abnormal hemoglobins and quantification of variants. This technique enhances the differentiation between various types of thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies, facilitating accurate diagnosis, guiding treatment decisions, and improving patient management. Its rapid turnaround time and automation also contribute to more efficient laboratory workflows. https://lnkd.in/dH6qprPc Join this Webinar holding online on 13th November to learn more. 🤗

SENTI-202 utilizes a single gene delivery vector with a tricistronic structure to simultaneously express three key components: an OR Gate (CD33 or FLT3; aCAR), a NOT Gate (EMCN; iCAR), and crIL-15 (calibrated release IL-15). The core innovation of SENTI-202 lies in crIL-15, which addresses one of the significant limitations of CAR-NK therapy—achieving durable persistence. While IL-15 is commonly employed in CAR-NK designs, it is typically implemented as soluble IL-15, mbIL-15, or IL-15RF. SENTI-202 takes a distinct approach by leveraging a membrane-bound form of crIL-15, which enables autocrine signaling for self-sustained activation. Furthermore, crIL-15 is regulated by local proteases, allowing controlled release into the tumor microenvironment to exert paracrine effects, enhancing the activation and persistence of both CAR-NK cells and surrounding immune cells.

In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, collaboration is the key to success. We cherish the valuable insights and experiences shared by our partners in laboratories worldwide. Their endorsement, reflected in our outstanding Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 71%, underscores the significance of our pursuit of innovation and quality in fungal diagnostics. Curious to hear about their real-world experiences with PathoNostics multiplex real-time PCR kits for diagnosing fungal infections? Discover what the Medical Microbiology team in the Hospital Lab, NL, has to say: "PathoNostics crew is helpful, interested in your lab and lab setting, and thinks together with you what could be innovative steps.“ - Medical Microbiology, Hospital Lab, NL Excited to explore the technology of our multiplex real-time PCR kits? Connect with us today and empower your laboratory with innovative diagnostic solutions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/euVqQ-b5 #PathoNosticsPartner #MedicalMicrobiology #FungalDiagnostics

Part 2 of my 3-part series on Long Covid and the Gut is now available to view. This week, I present my hypothesis for a Long Covid Microbiome Phenotype, pieced together from clinical practice, in-clinic testing, research collaborations, and my current research project. For those of you who missed Part 1, I will tag it in the comments. Next week, I will discuss some of the specific gastrointestinal conditions seen in Long Covid-type presentations, along with insights into the clinical roadmap that I have been using in practice to provide support and a timeline for interventions. https://lnkd.in/eUdYywwP

A must read article from one of top nutrition specialists intended to improve quality of life and facilitate recovery of people with COVID 19. Part 2 of 3.

Experience Precision & Speed with QuidelOrtho - EMEA VITROS Systems! When it comes to clinical laboratory testing, every result matters! The VITROS Systems deliver fast, accurate, and reliable results for clinical chemistry and immunoassays, ensuring your lab stays ahead. Key Features of VITROS:  -Dry-slide technology for accurate results with minimal interference -Broad test menu covering a wide range of diagnostics -Advanced automated workflow to reduce human error -Low sample volume, ideal for pediatric and elderly patients -Built-in quality control and real-time error detection Clinical Lab Testing Tip: Did you know that early detection through accurate CL testing can improve patient outcomes in areas like cardiac health, liver function, and infectious disease? Discover how VITROS empowers your lab to deliver results that save lives! #HVD #HVDEgypt #Lifesciences #Healthcare #ClinicalTesting #QuidelOrtho #VITROSSystems #Diagnostics #LabInnovation #HealthcareTech #ReliableTesting #Immunoassays #ClinicalChemistry

Kasvavien SOTE-kulujen taustalla on osittain kansainvälinen ylidiagnosointi trendi, ensivuodelle olisi hyvät konferenssiaiheet: ”Preventing Overdiagnosis 2025 Themes Winding back the harms of too much medicine and finding solutions Themes for 2025 Incentives and drivers of overdiagnosis • Pre-disease and expanding disease definitions impact on overdiagnosis. • The growing commercialisation of medicine, the impact of payments and reimbursements on over-testing • Defensive medicine, fear of litigation and decreasing risk tolerance role as a driver of overdiagnosis • Medical education as a driver of overdiagnosis • Policy, healthcare systems and the healthcare setting's role as a driver of overdiagnosis. • The role of Artificial Intelligence in overdiagnosis Communication of overdiagnosis and the role of direct-to-consumers testing • Communicating about overdiagnosis and the role of the mainstream media • Social media’s role in screening and overdiagnosis • Consumer testing and self-screening contribution to overdiagnosis • Problems and solutions in communicating with the public about overdiagnosis • Improving statistical literacy in diagnosis for physicians and patients • Communication and decision-making during the consultation to mitigate overdiagnosis 1/2

At Warith International Cancer Institute's advanced and well-equipped laboratories, we uphold a steadfast commitment to precision and adherence to global standards in medical laboratory testing. In our relentless efforts to achieve excellence, we implement a series of key practices, such as: - Rigorous implementation of Westgard rules to ensure the #accuracy and #reliability of test results. - Monthly calculations of Standard Deviation (SD) and Coefficient of Variation (CV%) are benchmarked against international #quality specifications. - Measurement Uncertainty is meticulously assessed and provided to the treating physician upon request. - Permissible error rates are calculated and benchmarked against #international #standard tables for quality specifications to maintain diagnostic accuracy. - All #laboratory equipment is calibrated strictly per International #SystemofUnits (SI) protocols. Through these meticulous practices, we strive to set a benchmark in medical diagnostics, enabling trust and excellence in #healthcare outcomes.

Join us Wednesday, October 30th at 2pm Eastern for a free webinar, Enhancing Laboratory Efficiency & Reducing Turnaround Times, sponsored by bioMérieux and hosted by Dark Daily. You already know that continuous process improvement (CPI) and time-based microbiology can streamline your workflows, reduce wait times, and improve overall laboratory efficiency. But too often microbiology labs rely on traditional methods that extend turnaround times and early treatment. An uninterrupted workflow allows for delivery of more continuous and information to clinicians, enabling more timely patient management decisions. This webinar features industry expert Heinz Salazar from Tampa General Hospital and Awilda Rivera-Acosta from Texas Children's Hospital. They will explore how: -Outdated lab practices can lead to inefficient workflows and delays. -The structured approach of CPI can optimize lab processes and eliminate bottlenecks. -Real-world examples demonstrate how organizations have successfully implemented these strategies to improve turnaround times and patient care. To learn more and to register now visit Dark Daily Webinars! https://hubs.ly/Q02TKjV-0