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 […]
WXYZ Even before the Detroit Red Wings took the ice, the excitement was evident. That’s because for the first time since the pandemic began, fans from Canada were back in Hockeytown. DETROIT (WXYZ) — Even before the Detroit Red Wings took the ice, the excitement was evident. That’s because for the first time since the […]
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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 – […]
PM360 Hillary M. Titus, Director of External Communications, BioReference Laboratories, Inc. As the world’s leading diagnostics labs raced to develop effective COVID-19 testing programs, BioReference Laboratories’ existing proprietary technology was already far ahead of the competition. However, the small lab was virtually unknown. In order to launch new testing services, BioReference had to become part […]
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Terri offers her perspective on her breast cancer treatment, the positive attitude and silver-lining she discovered through her journey.
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ELMWOOD PARK, NJ and Chicago, IL (October 6, 2021) – BioReference Laboratories’ Richard Schwabacher is among Modern Healthcare’s 2021 class of Top 25 Emerging Leaders. Modern Healthcare, the leader in healthcare business news, research and data, annually honors emerging leaders all age 40 or under, who have made significant contributions in the areas of innovation […]
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As data from public health entities continues to emerge about COVID-19 and the Delta variant, we have learned it is more infectious and leading to increased transmissibility when compared with other variants. With the Delta variant accounting for more than 93% of new COVID-19 cases and being more than 2x as contagious as previous variants, according […]
