We sat down with Dr. Dana Mitchell to hear her experience with autoimmune encephalitis, including her symptoms,…
Learn about Oropouche virus (OPOV) symptoms, diagnosis, and testing as cases surge across North America. Stay informed on Oropouche infection, detection, and prevention.
As dengue continues to pose a significant public health challenge globally, the importance of reliable diagnostic solutions cannot be overstated. Dengue testing is a critical tool in the fight against this disease, enabling healthcare providers to diagnose, treat, and manage dengue infections more effectively.
More than 100 biological drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the…
Growth disorders are one reason why patients are referred to endocrinologists. Pediatric endocrinologists diagnose growth hormone deficiency or excess and provide treatment options for children. Blood tests, such as IGF-I, aid the making of correct diagnosis.
Dermatomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the hair, skin, and nails which are caused by fungi called dermatophytes, in addition to molds and yeasts. In this blog, we summarize the key points of our recent review article on “The need for fast and accurate detection of dermatomycosis” including how newer molecular methods can help close the “diagnostic gap” observed with traditional fungal diagnostics and allow for a rapid detection of dermatomycosis with increased accuracy.
As summer approaches, cases of Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are on the rise. Lyme disease (LD) is the most common TBD and is generally cured with antibiotic treatment. Testing relies on detecting a patient’s immune response to infection. However, diagnosis of LD can be challenging. Optimal diagnostic accuracy of LD can be achieved by combining two separate antibody tests with consideration of a patient’s symptoms and tick exposure.
KOL Spotlight Interviews is a segment where we interview experts from various fields on their expertise and insights that help shape the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries. This month, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Balazs Halmos, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Thoracic/Head & Neck Oncology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In this interview, Dr. Halmos shared his experience as an oncologist during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with hematological malignancies, or blood cancers.
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease (CD), also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is prompted by an autoimmune…
Bartonellosis is an infectious disease caused by Bartonella species and is implicated in causing many emerging and re-emerging infections globally. While there are multiple species, the three most common Bartonella species (and the infections they cause) are: Bartonella henselae (Cat Scratch Disease), Bartonella quintana (Trench fever), and Bartonella bacilliformis (Oroya fever).
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