Microbiology
Infections Defined in Urothelial Bladder Tumors
Bladder cancer is estimated to be the 9th most common cancer worldwide and over 90% of bladder tumors are classed as urothelial bladder carcinomas (UBCs), with 75% to 80% presenting at non-muscle-invasive (NMIBC) stages and the remainder presenting at muscle-invasive (MIBC) and metastatic stages. More...09 Aug 2018
Molecular Tests Available for Multiple STIs
Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a sexually transmitted, small and pathogenic bacterium that lives on the ciliated epithelial cells of the urinary and genital tracts in humans. It is spread through unprotected intercourse and is now becoming resistant to antibiotics. More...31 Jul 2018
LAMP Accurately Screens for Malaria in Pregnancy
Pregnant women are especially susceptible to Plasmodium infections and have the risk of developing severe disease and birth complications. These might include maternal anemia, intra-uterine growth retardation, infant low birth weight, prematurity, miscarriage and stillbirth. More...23 Jul 2018
Bacterial Test Is Well-Suited for Mid-Sized Labs
Bacterial sepsis and its associated complications are a major cause of morbidity and the 10th leading cause of mortality in the USA. Early diagnosis and the institution of appropriate antimicrobial therapy are vital for favorable patient outcomes. More...19 Jul 2018
Biomarker Discovered for Hypervirulent Pathogen
There is no accurate method for distinguishing between the hypervirulent strain from the classical strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae (cKp), which is most often seen in the Western hemisphere, and is less virulent and usually causes infections in hospital settings. More...18 Jul 2018
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Two Viral Blood Screening Assays Get FDA Clearance
Female Bladder Bacteria Reveal Urogenital Microbiota
Rising Diagnosis of Viral Meningitis Is Often Delayed
Rapid Zika Detection Test Uses Smartphone Technology
New Method Can Quickly and Accurately Detect Infections
Variant CJD Diagnosed by Protein Misfolding Amplification
Saliva Specimens Diagnose Respiratory Virus by POC Assay
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Identifies Malaria Species
Vaginal Bacteria Linked to Cervical Cancer
Metagenomics Uncover Pathogens and Drug-Resistance Genes
Antibodies Interpreted after Scrub Typhus Infection
Malaria Rapid Tests Remain Positive after Drug Treatment
Diagnostic Methods Compared for Fecal Helminth Eggs
Post-Cardiac Surgery Infection Associated with Different Diseases
Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria Compared
Portable Device Developed for Early-Stage Malaria Detection
Procalcitonin Guides Use of Antibiotics for Respiratory Infections
RT-PCR Assay Developed to Detect Bloodstream Infections
Portable Device Rapidly Detects Measles and Rubella
Leprosy Neural Impairment Diagnosis Evaluated by Tests
American Gut Project Reports Microbiome Results
Blood Type Linked to Severity of Diarrhea
Study Shows Labs Should Specify HPV Assay Used
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