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Natera Launches Zenith Genomics in the US to Diagnose Rare Diseases

Shots: Natera has reported the commercial launch of Zenith genomics, a next-generation whole genome sequencing (WGS) assay designed to enhance the detection of rare diseases in the US The platform combines whole genome sequencing with long-read sequencing confirmation to detect genomic features such as tandem repeat expansions, supporting diagnosis of rare & ultra-rare conditions, &…

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C2N Diagnostics Partners with BeauBrain Healthcare to Offer PrecivityAD2 Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease in South Korea

Shots: C2N Diagnostics has entered into an agreement with BeauBrain Healthcare to offer PrecivityAD2 blood test for use in pts (≥50yrs.) with signs or symptoms of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in South Korea Study in The JAMA showed PrecivityAD2 improved diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease vs SoC, while research in npj Dementia showed that the test demonstrated 91%…

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Roche’s Point-of-Care PCR Test Gains FDA’s 510(k) Clearance with CLIA Waiver and European CE Mark to Diagnose Bordetella infections

Shots: Roche has received 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver & CE-IVDR certification for its point-of-care test to diagnose whooping cough (pertussis) & other Bordetella infections The PCR test on the cobas liat system delivers results in 15min. in GP clinics & emergency rooms, allowing real-time diagnosis during consultation & supporting immediate antibiotic decisions to help…

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GE HealthCare Seeks the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for SIGNA MRI technology to Advance Precision Diagnostics

Shots: The US FDA has received 510(k) submissions for SIGNA MRI technology, unveiled at RSNA 2025, to enhance diagnostics with advanced imaging innovations SIGNA Bolt focuses on high-performance 3.0T imaging with ultra-high gradients, AI-enabled workflows, & research-grade flexibility, while SIGNA Sprint with Freelium emphasizes accessibility through a helium-minimal (<1% helium usage) ventless 1.5T system designed for installation…

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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Oncomine Dx Target Test Receives US FDA Approval as a Companion Diagnostic

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ion Torrent Oncomine Dx Target Test as a companion diagnostic to identify pts with NSCLC harboring HER2/ERBB2 TKD activating mutations Oncomine Dx Target allows clinicians to identify pts eligible for treatment with Bayer’s HER2-directed therapy Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC Oncomine Dx Target Test, first…

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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s EXENT System Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance to Aid Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis

Shots: Thermo Fisher Scientific has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the EXENT Analyser & Immunoglobulin Isotypes (GAM) Assay, an automated mass spectrometry-based platform, for aiding diagnosis of MM & related conditions The EXENT System detects & isotypes low-concentration M-proteins with high sensitivity to identify them by molecular weight, differentiating endogenous from therapeutic antibodies & providing…

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BD Secures the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance and European CE-IVDR Certification for Enteric Bacterial Panels (EBP) on the BD COR System

Shots: BD has received 510(k) clearance & CE Mark for its EBP & EBP plus panels on the BD COR System to detect gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens from a single stool swab using PCR-based testing EBP detects multiple enteric bacterial pathogens, incl. Salmonella, Campylobacter (jejuni, coli), Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli, & Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, while EBP plus…

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Vara Reports CE Mark Approval of its Breast Imaging AI for Independent Second Reading of Mammography

Shots: Vara has received the European CE Mark approval for its breast imaging AI to operate as an independent second reader for both screening & diagnostic use, with EU availability starting Oct 15, 2025 Breast imaging AI was evaluated in the PRAIM study of 460,000 women across Germany, which demonstrated significant improvements in cancer detection &…

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Hologic Secures the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance & European CE Mark for Panther Fusion GI Bacterial Assays to Advance Gastroenteritis Diagnostics

Shots: Hologic has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance & European IVDR CE Mark approval for its Panther Fusion Gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial & Expanded Bacterial Assays Panther Fusion GI assays quickly detect key bacterial pathogens causing infectious gastroenteritis, incl. Salmonella, E. coli (incl.O157), Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia, & Plesiomonas, using customizable molecular mini-panels to allow…

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Disease of the Month – Rosacea 

Shots:  Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, acne-like breakouts, and flushing. It may cause enlarged blood vessels and small pus pus-filled bumps   PharmaShots’ Disease of the Month report aims to educate a broad audience about health conditions that affect communities worldwide. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of disease, including their…

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