Microbiology
Lipid Vesicles Replace Blood in New Bacteria Test
Beta-hemolytic bacteria are those pathogens that are frequently to blame for illnesses that are spread among school children like Streptococcus, or those like Listeria that cause many foodborne illnesses. The current test involves streaking a patient sample onto blood agar plates. More...04 Oct 2017
POC Tests Evaluated for Filarial Antigenemia
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a major neglected tropical disease (NTD) that has been targeted for elimination by 2020. The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF, launched in 2000) uses repeated rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) with antifilarial drugs to interrupt transmission of the parasite. More...28 Sep 2017
Paper-Based TB Test Could Increase Diagnoses Worldwide
In resource-limited areas, equipment requirements and long wait times for results are obstacles to early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). To tackle this problem, scientists have developed a rapid colorimetric TB assay using gold nanoparticles on a paper-based device than enables results to be read with a smartphone. More...26 Sep 2017
Checklist Developed for Early Identification of Infants with SCID
Poor recognition of severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) syndrome by front-line doctors is leading to delays in diagnosis. A new testing regime aims to make diagnosis faster so that more infants with SCID, a “bubble-baby disease”, can receive life-saving treatment in time. More...26 Sep 2017
IBS Colon Reacts Differently to Bacteria
Irritable bowel syndrome disturbs bowel function and the condition leads to repeated episodes of abdominal pain, and usually gives rise to constipation or diarrhea. Around 10% of people in Sweden suffer from IBS, and it is twice as common among women as among men. More...21 Sep 2017
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Antibacterial Resistance Revealed in Women with UTIs
Novel PCR Test Detects H. Pylori Drug Resistance
Commercially Available Zika Virus Immunoassays Evaluated
Anti-Influenza Agents Assessed for Medical Personnel
Malaria Diagnosis Employs Hydrophilic-Treated Plastic Plates
Test Differentiates Lyme Disease from Similar Condition
Eggshell Layer Makes Bird Virus Highly Infectious
Sensor Test Indicates Early Inflammation in Oral Cavity
New Ultrafast Method Determines Antibiotic Resistance
DNA Sequencing of MRSA Predicts Patient Survival
Malaria Rapid Test Evaluated in Low Transmission Area
Cyclosporiasis Detected in Mexico Travelers
Preoperative Bacteriuria Unconnected to Joint Infection
Hematologic Abnormalities Found in HIV-Infected Children
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