Contact Us: 1-800-981-9883
Welcome back to our series on primary HPV testing in cervical cancer screening. Today, we turn our attention to the experts who have raised significant concerns about the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 2020 guidelines advocating for HPV testing as the preferred screening strategy over other options. This topic has sparked a considerable amount of debate…
On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a webinar to discuss the final rule “Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests” (LDTs). FDA will provide an overview of the final rule amending the FDA’s regulations to make it explicit that in vitro diagnostic products (IVDs) are devices under the Federal Food,…
On April 23, 2024, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) message about the risks of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections. CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local partners are investigating clusters of 22 people in 11 U.S. states reporting adverse effects after receiving injections with counterfeit botulinum toxin or…
As April showers us with its vibrant blooms, the healthcare sector and the public shine a spotlight on a crucial yet often underrecognized group—medical laboratory professionals. The 49th Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (MLPW), running from April 14-20, 2024, is a tribute to these pivotal figures in healthcare and medicine, highlighting their vital contributions. The Rich…
On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) message to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases and to provide guidance on measles prevention. Clinical laboratories should review the Lab Tools for Measles for information on…
On April 4, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Biosafety Laboratory Guidance for Handling and Processing Mpox Specimens webpage to include information about clade I and to clarify select agent requirements. CDC also updated the How to Report Results from Orthopoxvirus, Non-Variola Orthopoxvirus, and Mpox Virus Diagnostic Testing webpage…
On April 5, 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) message about a recently confirmed human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus in the United States following exposure to presumably infected dairy cattle.
Our quest for longevity has long captivated the attention of both the scientific community and the general public, particularly the complex mechanisms of aging at the molecular level. Just as different parts of a car or aspects of a house show signs of wear at varying rates, so too do the organs within our body…
