Latest Pathology News
FDA Approves New DNA-Based Test to Verify Blood Compatibility
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the ID CORE XT DNA-based test to help doctors verify blood compatibility before a transfusion.
Wall Thickness Measured by MRI More Consistently Linked to CVD
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Common carotid artery wall thickness measured using magnetic resonance imaging is more consistently associated with incident cardiovascular disease outcomes than intima-media thickness measured by ultrasound, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Radiology.
Diet Less Important Than Genes for High Serum Urate Levels
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Diet explains little of the variation in serum urate levels in the general population, while genetic factors make a greater contribution, according to a meta-analysis published online Oct. 10 in The BMJ.
Aetna-CVS Merger Approved
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A $69 billion merger between health insurer Aetna and pharmacy manager CVS Health has been approved, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
Dense Breast Notification Linked to Increase in Use of Supplemental Ultrasound
Insurance Poses Barrier to Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD
Many Young Adults Not Prepared to Manage Their Own Health Care
1 in 4 U.S. Workers Sticking With a Job Strictly for Health Insurance
Urine Cell-Free RNA Shows Promise as Biomarker for Bladder Cancer
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure, All-Cause Mortality
U.S. Study Shows Blood-Based Multicancer Early Detection Test Can ID Cancer Signals
Steatotic Liver Disease Risk Scores Compared for Predicting Cirrhosis