Microbiology
New Test Allows Simultaneous Processing of Four STDs
A new test allows simultaneous processing of any combination of four separate sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium, from one patient sample. More...06 Feb 2018
Test Identifies BRCA2 Gene Mutations for Cancers
Many variants of uncertain significance have been identified in breast cancer 2 through clinical genetic testing. VUS pose a significant clinical challenge because the contribution of these variants to cancer risk has not been determined. More...05 Feb 2018
Cellular Mechanism Identified for Severe Viral Hepatitis
It is known that activated immune cells of patients with viral hepatitis destroy hepatocyte, but its regulatory mechanism has not yet been described. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) inhibit activation of other immune cells and thus are important for homeostasis of the immune system. More...29 Jan 2018
Amplification Tests Evaluated for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) with an estimated 68,455,000 incident cases globally in women in 2012. Chlamydia is the subject of intensive control efforts in many high-income settings. More...23 Jan 2018
In Other News
Oral Yeasts from Cancer Patients Identified by MALDI-TOF
Portable Olfactory Sensor Designed for Diagnosis of Bacteria
Serum Albumin Level Predicts Serious HIV Events
Malarial Levels Measured in Saliva and Blood
Novel Molecular Test for H. pylori Evaluated
Malarial Cytokine Responses Reduced by Age in Exposed Children
Mycobacterium Mutations Associated with Clarithromycin Resistance
Accurate Tool Developed to Track New HIV Infections
Cartridge Developed to Detect Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
HPV Test with Cytology Adds Little Diagnostic Value
Molecular Automation Is Changing Clinical Laboratories
Urine Test Developed for Accurate TB Detection
System for Identification of Filamentous Fungi Evaluated
Microscope-Based AI Identifies Bacteria Accurately
New Lyme Disease Tests Offer More Accurate Detection
Researchers Decode Toxoplasmosis’ Control of Immune Cells
Multiplexed Amplification Evaluated for Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Diagnostics
Hepatitis C Screening Recommended During Pregnancy
Oral Microbiome Composition Reflects Risk for Esophageal Cancers
Second Test Helps Prevent Incorrect HIV Diagnosis
TB Culture Methods Determine Relapse and Cure
Rapid Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Uses MALDI-TOF MS
Immunochromatographic Rapid Tests Evaluated for Cholera
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