UK Covid lab suspended over 43,000 inaccurate PCR results
Discrepancies between LFT and PCR results have caused confusion throughout the UK for several weeks.
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Cepheid obtains CE mark for Covid-19/Flu/RSV diagnostic test
Xpert Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus works on Cepheid’s GeneXpert Systems and produces results in 36 minutes.
FDA grants breakthrough designation to Varian’s embolisation device
Embozene microspheres has obtained the status due to its potential to treat knee osteoarthritis.
US FDA approves Agilent’s Ki-67 IHC MIB-1 pharmDx for early breast cancer
The assay has been developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company.
FDA approves Delphinus’ breast ultrasound tomography system
The system helps address the unmet clinical need of identifying early breast cancer in people...
Nutriband to manufacture Diomics’ Covid-19 transdermal test
In 24 to 36 hours, the test can identify if an individual has developed a circulating level of Covid-19 antibodies.
AXIM Biotechnologies develops new Covid-19 rapid neutralising antibody test
The second-generation version of AXIM’s test provides a semi-quantitative analysis of the user’s neutralising antibody levels.
DZNE and UMG team detect molecules in blood indicating impending dementia
Scientists detected three microRNAs that were linked to mental performance.
Veracyte’s nasal swab test shows ability to detect risk of lung cancer
The Percepta Nasal Swab test is non-invasive and leverages advanced genomic technology.
US FDA grants 510(k) clearance for latest version of Organon’s Jada system
The US FDA approval is based on results obtained from the pivotal PEARLE IDE Study.
Medtronic’s Hugo surgery system obtains CE mark for urological procedures
A multi-quadrant platform with 3D visualisation and wristed instruments, the system can be used for various surgical procedures.
