Screening

AACR Annual Meeting 2021: AnchorDx Unveils High-Performance Blood Test for Gastric Cancer Screening

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Monday, April 19, 2021

b"GUANGZHOU,China, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2021 (April 10-15), molecular diagnostic company AnchorDx presented a poster (Poster 2610) unveiling its Aurora 2.0 study results.

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  • b"GUANGZHOU,China, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2021 (April 10-15), molecular diagnostic company AnchorDx presented a poster (Poster 2610) unveiling its Aurora 2.0 study results.
  • In addition to superior sensitivity and specificity features, Aurora 2.0 retains its original advantages such as low cost and short turnaround time.
  • In China, the incidence and mortality of gastric cancer rank second (10.5%) and third (12.4%), respectively.
  • In addition, AnchorDxhas a proprietarybig data and artificial intelligence platform designed for early lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aacr-annual-meeting-2021-anchord...\n"

Government of Canada Invests in StaySafe™ Rapid Screening Program in Waterloo Region

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Through this initiative with theStaySafeRapid Antigen Screening Program in Waterloo Region, we are providing free workplace screening options to help keep people safe and support businesses reopening in the Region.

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  • Through this initiative with theStaySafeRapid Antigen Screening Program in Waterloo Region, we are providing free workplace screening options to help keep people safe and support businesses reopening in the Region.
  • Working with public health officials, this program builds on current measures in Waterloo Region to keep communities safe.
  • "\n"As we continue to fight COVID-19, the StaySaferapidscreening program will play an important role in helping smalland medium-sizedbusinesses operate safely in the Waterloo Region.
  • "\n"The StaySafe Rapid Antigen Screening Program, is another important measure to keep the people of Waterloo Region safe.

Global Air Cargo Security and Screening Systems Market (2021 to 2026) - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

The global air cargo security and screening systems market reached a value of US$ 673 Million in 2020.

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  • The global air cargo security and screening systems market reached a value of US$ 673 Million in 2020.
  • Air cargo security and screening systems help to scan the cargos without any errors and without the restriction of size of the cargo.
  • This report provides a deep insight into the global air cargo security and screening systems market covering all its essential aspects.
  • What is the global air cargo security and screening system market breakup by the size of screening systems?

Todos Medical Receives Notice of Allowance from European Patent Office for Patent Application Covering Diagnosis of Cancer Using Proprietary Artificial Intelligence TBIA Immune Profiling Platform

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

The patent application specifically covers methods for capturing consistent data from infrared spectroscopy readers, as well as the application of various artificial intelligence algorithm development methods to the data.

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  • The patent application specifically covers methods for capturing consistent data from infrared spectroscopy readers, as well as the application of various artificial intelligence algorithm development methods to the data.
  • TBIA represents a potentially game-changing approach to cancer detection because we will be able to run different artificial intelligence-developed algorithms for multiple cancer types on the same blood sample.
  • While the focus is initially on improving the diagnosis of breast cancer and colon cancer using this method, the potential applies to all cancers.
  • We are positioning for TBIA to become a routine screening test done for cancer in a variety of patient screening settings worldwide.

Oncologists Remind America: Time To Get Cancer Screenings Back On Track

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

"COVID-19 has caused many people to delay recommended cancer screenings, which are now at dangerously low levels.

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  • "COVID-19 has caused many people to delay recommended cancer screenings, which are now at dangerously low levels.
  • "It's safer to get screened now, rather than delaying getting checked for cancer, because early detection catches cancer when it's most treatable.
  • A study published in the November issue of the peer-reviewed journal JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics showed a considerable drop in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for older adults in 2020, including an 85 percent decline in breast cancer screenings and a 75 percent decline for colon cancer screenings.
  • "Through this campaign we will not only be raising awareness of the importance of getting cancer screenings back on track, but also providing important support services to help overcome any barriers that individuals need to access their cancer screenings."

Invitae joins NIH-sponsored study aimed at improving understanding of the links between genes and cancer, heart disease and other conditions

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

As a new clinical affiliate, Invitae will provide genetic testing for a study of up to 25,000 patients to evaluate the impact of population screening.

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  • As a new clinical affiliate, Invitae will provide genetic testing for a study of up to 25,000 patients to evaluate the impact of population screening.
  • "Our own research has shown that people can harbor a genetic change that could put them at increased risk for conditions like cancer and heart disease.
  • Importantly, participating study sites are particularly focused on including diverse populations, such as underrepresented minority populations, underserved populations, or populations who experience poorer medical outcomes.
  • These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Invitae Corporation disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Lunit will participate in a Groundbreaking Prospective Study to Validate AI Performance

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

According to Lunit, this research is the first prospective study in Europe to validate the performance of AI in an actual clinical trial of screening mammography.

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  • According to Lunit, this research is the first prospective study in Europe to validate the performance of AI in an actual clinical trial of screening mammography.
  • Lunit INSIGHT MMG is an AI software developed by Lunit to detect breast cancer in mammography images.
  • "There have been multiple retrospective studies to validate AI performance, but there has not been any prospective studies to assess AI's clinical utility in an actual clinical setting," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit.
  • In April, Dr. Strand will hold an online webinar featuring the findings on the previous studies with Lunit INSIGHT MMG and introduction of the newly initiated prospective study.

Reliable Background Screening Announces National Alliance Program with INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization For Franchises®, Providing a Full Range of Back

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Through a National Alliance Program with INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises, Reliable Background Screening will provide the most comprehensive background checks available in franchising at a discount to INFINITI HR National Alliance PEO clients effective May 3, 2021.

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  • Through a National Alliance Program with INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises, Reliable Background Screening will provide the most comprehensive background checks available in franchising at a discount to INFINITI HR National Alliance PEO clients effective May 3, 2021.
  • Many of the most iconic franchise brands throughout the world choose Reliable Background Screening to protect their brand, and also choose INFINITI HR as their Professional Employer Organization," said Rudy Troisi, president and CEO of Reliable Background Screening.
  • Reliable Background Screening will design custom franchisee background screening programs to best serve the needs of any specific franchise.
  • Since 1990, the experts at Reliable Background Screening have been protecting franchises as a nationwide provider of franchisee background checks and pre-employment background screening.

Rankings Of Most Common And Deadly Cancer Types Will Shift Over Next Two Decades

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

In conjunction with a substantial decrease in prostate cancer incidence, by 2040 the most common cancer types are estimated to be breast, melanoma, lung, and colorectal.

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  • In conjunction with a substantial decrease in prostate cancer incidence, by 2040 the most common cancer types are estimated to be breast, melanoma, lung, and colorectal.
  • "Our findings reflect the shifting dynamics of cancer screening and treatment," said first study author Lola Rahib, PhD, Director of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Cancer Commons.
  • "This study underscores the need to invest in screening programs and address healthcare disparities in order to alter the future burden of cancer."
  • "It's time to shift focus to some of the less commonly diagnosed cancers with the lowest survival rates, like pancreatic and liver cancer."

Advantech Launches One-to-One Thermal Screening Kiosk

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Monday, April 5, 2021

Advantech , a global leader of advanced IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of its One-to-One Visitor Thermal Screening Kiosk , the cost effective version of its Visitor Thermal Screening System that was released in 2020.

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  • Advantech , a global leader of advanced IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of its One-to-One Visitor Thermal Screening Kiosk , the cost effective version of its Visitor Thermal Screening System that was released in 2020.
  • Additionally, the One-to-One Visitor Thermal Screening System is simple to assemble and has the flexibility to combine with a rugged panel PC interface and multiple peripherals for businesses to customize their total thermal kiosk solution.
  • The One-to-One Thermal Screening Kiosk features fast plug-and-play installation, a thermostat threshold for temperature hysteresis, multiple alarm settings, visitor screening results with face-capture integrations that support mask detection.
  • Between our original solution and the new One-to-One Visitor Thermal Screening Kiosk, businesses large and small can leverage thermal data and imagery to better mitigate risk.