The arrival of a new year often sparks inspiration for setting new intentions. As many of us consider making New Year health resolutions, a good starting point may be getting to know more about your health and wellness through an annual visit to your healthcare provider. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach could be […]
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This December, BioReference is proud to be celebrating an exciting milestone – our 40th anniversary. For over four decades, our dedicated team has worked to build a legacy of scientific expertise through innovative and tailored laboratory test solutions. Join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary and learn more about our dynamic evolution. BioReference Celebrates 40 […]
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MIAMI, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OPKO’s 4Kscore Test. This test is approved for use in men age 45 and older who have not had a prior prostate biopsy or are biopsy negative and have an age-specific abnormal total PSA and/or […]
In case you missed it: Richard Schwabacher, Senior Vice President, Digital Health and Chief Digital Officer, was named a Corporate Finalist for the New York CIO of the Year, for the CIO ORBIE Awards 2021. Skip to the 1:50 mark in the Corporate Finalist video to hear Richard discuss digital transformation and use of technology […]
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As you may have seen in the news, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, B.1.1.529, has been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 Named “Omicron,” this variant of concern was first reported in South Africa on November 24, 2021.1 With the first case of this variant in the United States confirmed on December 1, 2021,2 […]
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BioReference Laboratories Announces Readiness for COVID-19 Testing if the Omicron COVID-19 Variant Emerges in The U.S.
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ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., November 29, 2021 – BioReference Laboratories, Inc., an OPKO Health company (NASDAQ: OPK), announced COVID-19 testing preparedness for the Omicron Variant. BioReference’s PCR diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 are based on recognizing specific RNA target genes that are common to all coronaviruses. To date, the diagnostic targets have not changed with the novel […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outdoor activities are still safer to take part in than indoor activities due to COVID-19.1 Though, with chilly weather settling in in many regions, this may mean changing some of our go-to adventures. Luckily, fall and winter bring a host of new opportunities to enjoy […]
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Thanksgiving brings the beginning of the winter holiday season – a time for connection and celebration. As family gathers around the table to give thanks, a toast to health is often in order. This year, take the opportunity to touch base with your loved ones about important familial health matters like cancer screening for hereditary […]
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As the weather cools and the leaves continue to change, it’s time again to start preparing for cold and flu season. However, with COVID-19 still a pressing issue, and winter allergies emerging, it can often be tough to decipher between illnesses when you feel like you might be coming down with something. Here, we’re breaking […]
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Did you know the average lifespan is about five years longer for women than men in the United States, and about seven years longer worldwide – as noted by Harvard Health Publishing? This Movember, we’re joining the pursuit to combat major men’s health issues – such as mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – […]
