FDA Approves First Liquid Biopsies That Test for Mutations in Multiple Genes

Two new tests combine the powerful technologies of liquid biopsy and next-generation sequencing to help guide targeted cancer therapy.
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Survey: Over 42% of People Have Tried Treating Themselves for STDs During COVID-19 Pandemic

We surveyed 1,000 people who regularly get tested for STDs to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their testing and behavior.
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FDA Clears Procalcitonin Test for New Use to Help Guide Antibiotic Treatment

The newly approved use of the procalcitonin test to help guide antibiotic therapy will help patients avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
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Task Force Proposes Colon Cancer Screening Start at Age 45

With more colon cancer cases occurring in people younger than age 50, the USPSTF advises adults to start colon cancer screening at age 45.
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Evidence Lacking for Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency Screening

Not enough evidence shows whether screening for and treatment of asymptomatic low vitamin D levels improves health outcomes.
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Proper Self-collection of Nasal Swabs Critical for Accurate COVID-19 Testing

Read about the proper way to self-collect nasal swabs to ensure accurate COVID-19 testing.
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Drug Overdose Data Reveal Troubling Trends

U.S. overdose deaths rose in early 2019 mainly due to opioid overdoses and the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening this trend.
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U.S. Obesity Rates Continue Rising and Raise Risk for Severe COVID-19

Data from the CDC shows a rising number of Americans have obesity, a risk factor for several diseases and severe COVID-19 complications.
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Health Officials Brace for Outbreak of Rare Paralyzing Illness

Cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare illness that can cause paralysis mainly in children, are expected to increase this year.
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New Tests Detect Novel Coronavirus and Influenza in a Single Sample

New tests have been developed than can detect influenza and the virus that causes COVID-19 in a single respiratory sample.
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