World-class liquid biopsy testing will be made commercially available to BioReference® customers across the country BOSTON, MA, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ, and Rolle, Switzerland, November 7, 2023 – SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native software company and a leader in data-driven medicine, today announced that BioReference® Health, LLC, an OPKO Health, Inc. company and full-service laboratory that […]
According to the National Down syndrome Society, in the US, 1 in 772 live births result in a Down syndrome diagnosis, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. The month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, giving families, individuals, and patients the opportunity to share information about the condition, learn more, and contribute […]
It’s October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Remember to monitor your breast health and speak to your healthcare provider about screenings including genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer states that every five minutes, a woman will be diagnosed with one of the five main gynecological cancers. Bring awareness to the importance of prevention, knowing symptoms and risk profiles of women, and understanding the various types of cancer during the month of September for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
National Women’s Health Week is an annual initiative driven by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to raise awareness and encourage women to make their health a priority. While finding the time and resources to properly manage one’s health may feel overwhelming, there are many actionable ways women can take to […]
Overall, more than 60 million Americans suffer from asthma and allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and allergic asthma is the most common type. Each allergy season is all too familiar for those with allergies. With each bloom and breeze, all the common signs and symptoms emerge that can include […]
Each year, the last week of April brings a special time to recognize the dedicated individuals at the core of BioReference – our Laboratory Professionals. Since 1975, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week has been observed by the American Society of Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and 17 other national organizations, as an annual celebration recognizing the contributions of […]
No matter age or background, there are about 20 million new sexually transmitted infection cases every year in the US, according to ASHA. Anyone that is sexually active can become infected with a sexually transmitted infection or STI, according to the CDC. However, there are some groups that are more affected: adolescents, young adults, pregnant […]
AdWeek Fox Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month. The TV newser made the diagnosis public on Sunday in his New York Post column. “A few weeks before my diagnosis, like many New Yorkers I caught Covid but had only mild symptoms. I worked out every day, throwing around weights in […]
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States, excluding skin cancer. About 1 in 25 people in the U.S. will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society; however, with regular screening, it can be detected early.1 What is […]