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Risk Reduced for Positive NAAT Result With SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

Patients with positive antibody test initially more likely to have positive NAAT result but less likely after 30 days

FDA: New Variants Mean COVID-19 Vaccines, Tests May Need Tweaking

Agency offers recommendations for companies seeking to modify already-approved vaccines, medicines, and tests so they can remain effective

CRISPR-Based Testing Feasible for SARS-CoV-2 Screening

Study finds technology shows concordance with PCR testing and can detect leading edge of outbreak in asymptomatic people

Drop in PSA Screening Linked to Increase in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Across states, reductions in PSA screening linked to increased incidence of metastatic prostate cancer at diagnosis

USPSTF Advises Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

GDM screening recommended at or after, but not before, 24 weeks of gestation in asymptomatic pregnant individuals

SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected Six Months After Infection

12.2 percent of those who reported symptoms or had a positive PCR test sero-reverted within six months of symptom onset

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Blood Lead Level Testing Among Children Decreased During COVID-19

Estimated 9,603 children with elevated BLL were missed due to decreased testing in January to May 2020

CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System

Patient-Ordered Testing May Up CRC Screening Adherence

Patients self-ordering FIT tests for colorectal cancer screening through an electronic reminder more likely to complete a kit

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USPSTF Advises Against Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis

USPSTF reaffirms 2014 stance of D recommendation because harms of screening for asymptomatic CAS outweigh the benefits

U.S. Awards Contract for COVID-19 Home Test Kit

With the product from Australian company Ellume, users can swab themselves at home and check their status in about 20 minutes