Say goodbye to brain scans! How blood tests are set to revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection

Say goodbye to brain scans! How blood tests are set to revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection

A groundbreaking study by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium has revealed that certain blood tests are now accurate enough to be used in clinical settings for detecting Alzheimer’s disease. This new research suggests these blood tests could replace more invasive procedures like spinal taps and brain scans for many […]

Roche to acquire LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology for $350m to expand diagnostics reach

Roche to acquire LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology for $350m to expand diagnostics reach

Roche has announced a definitive agreement to acquire select parts of LumiraDx Group related to its innovative Point of Care technology, a deal totaling $350 million. Expected to close by mid-2024, this acquisition is set to fully integrate the acquired entities into Roche Diagnostics, significantly expanding its diagnostics portfolio. Transforming Point of Care Testing Matt […]

Roche launches Elecsys Anti-p53 immunoassay to help in cancer diagnosis

Roche launches Elecsys Anti-p53 immunoassay to help in cancer diagnosis

Swiss healthcare company Roche has launched the Elecsys Anti-p53 immunoassay to help in the diagnosis of various types of cancer by the in vitro quantitative determination of anti-p53 antibodies. The Anti-p53 immunoassay test will help physicians in diagnosing oesophageal cancer, breast cancer, and bowel cancer in patients, in combination with other diagnostic tests, said Roche. […]

Roche to acquire molecular diagnostic solutions firm GenMark Diagnostics

Roche to acquire molecular diagnostic solutions firm GenMark Diagnostics

Roche has agreed to acquire US-based molecular diagnostic solutions provider GenMark Diagnostics for $24.05 per share or about $1.8 billion in an all-cash deal. GenMark Diagnostics offers molecular diagnostic tests that can detect multiple pathogens from a single patient sample. According to Roche, the syndromic panel testing portfolio of GenMark Diagnostics will complement its current […]

Roche acquires DNA sequencing technology company Stratos Genomics

Roche acquires DNA sequencing technology company Stratos Genomics

Roche acquisition of Stratos Genomics : Swiss pharma giant Roche has acquired US-based early-stage DNA sequencing technology company Stratos Genomics for an undisclosed price. The transaction is expected to help Roche advance the development of its nanopore sequencer through the access to Sequencing by Expansion (SBX), Stratos Genomics’ unique chemistry. Roche said that once developed, […]

Roche launches v-TAC blood gas digital solution

Roche launches v-TAC blood gas digital solution

Swiss healthcare company Roche has launched a new blood gas digital solution called Roche v-TAC, which is said to be designed to enhance patient care. The new digital diagnostic solution is said to help clinicians to get better results for arterial blood gas values from patients having respiratory or metabolic abnormalities by using a less […]