San Francisco, October 31, 2023 – Ikonisys SA a company specializing in the early and accurate detection of cancer with a unique fully-automated solution for medical diagnostic labs, has partnered with Biocare Medical, a leader in immunohistochemistry (IHC) and FISH (Fluorescent in situ hybridization) tools and reagents. This alliance focuses on expanding the global distribution […]
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Oct
Oct
Mammary Paget’s Disease (MPD) is a rare and often misdiagnosed type of breast cancer that primarily affects the nipple and areola complex.2,7 It occurs in approximately 1- 4% of all breast cancer cases and typically presents with eczema-like changes, such as redness, itching, and scaling of the nipple and areola.2,7 Most patients with MPD have […]
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Oct
Oct
October 11, 2023 – Biocare Medical, a trusted provider of immunohistochemistry (IHC) instrumentation, antibodies and molecular probe for tumor diagnostics, is proud to announce a strategic partnership as the preferred vendor for histology and IHC at EmeritusDX, a world-class CAP accredited and CLIA certified laboratory. The integration of Biocare Medical’s IntelliPATH FLX™ Automated Slide Stainer […]
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Oct
Oct
Ring chromosomes are a rare type of chromosomal abnormality characterized by a circular or ring-like structure formed from the fusion of the chromosome’s two ends. 1,8 This genetic anomaly can occur in any of the 22 autosomal chromosomes or the sex chromosomes (X or Y), leading to various clinical consequences depending on the specific chromosome […]
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Aug
Aug
An oncogene is a mutated gene that has the potential to cause cancer as a result of the mutation. Oncogenes start as proto-oncogenes, a term for normal, unmutated genes that help regulate normal cell growth, division, proliferation, and programmed cell death. Because cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal, unchecked cell growth, mutations in any […]
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Jul
Jul
Mohs surgery is an effective and precise surgical technique for the treatment of skin cancer. IHC staining plays a crucial role in this procedure by enhancing the visualization and identification of cancer cells in the removed tissue, helping surgeons remove all cancerous cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
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Jun
Jun
Monoclonal antibodies are known to offer certain advantages over polyclonal antibodies. However, within the realm of monoclonal antibodies, there is a further division between mouse monoclonals and rabbit monoclonals. Rabbit monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages over mouse monoclonal antibodies, making them a popular choice where available.
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May
May
Melanomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors (neoplasms) that develop in the melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Accurate diagnosis of these disease states is essential for proper management and prognosis, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) has been a longstanding tool for this purpose. MART-1/MelanA and HMB45 are two commonly used IHC markers for melanoma, though […]