When the doctor orders lab tests, have you ever wondered how or who tests your tissue samples? Probably not. Most people never see the medical world beyond the examination or waiting rooms. There’s ...

At the end of January, Medicare users are going to face a major shakeup. Starting February 1, Americans on the government-funded health insurance program are expected to feel the effects of reduced ...

Doctors may use blood, stool, and imaging tests to help diagnose IBD. However, endoscopy with biopsy is often essential to confirming a diagnosis and distinguishing between the two types. Inflammatory ...

As the new Congress and a new administration start up, the fate of FDA-issued regulations on laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) is one of many issues that health advocates and lobbyists will be ...

An evaluation uncovers more variability than expected in basic blood tests of healthy adults. The study focused on common blood tests, which typically return a single data point or a few data points.