Microbiology
RT-PCR Evaluated for Taenia Detection
Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, and the cause of neurocysticercosis (NCC), has significant socioeconomic impacts on communities in developing countries. This disease, along with taeniasis is estimated to infect 2.5 to five million people globally. More...27 Jul 2017
Bacterium Actively Drives CRC Tumor Growth
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death. The recognition that microbial agents can contribute to the development of CRC raises hope for improving CRC diagnosis and treatment by incorporating both microbial and patient characteristics into clinical strategies. More...27 Jul 2017
Heart Failure Associated with Depleted Intestinal Microbiota
It has long been known that heart failure and gut health are linked. The gut has a worse blood supply in instances of heart failure; the intestinal wall is thicker and more permeable, whereby bacteria and bacterial components may find their way into the blood. More...18 Jul 2017
CE-Marked Immunoassay Rapidly Detects Infection Biomarkers
CE mark approval has been given for a point-of-care (POC) test for rapid detection of infection in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), enabling early diagnosis and treatment critical for preventing infection-related damage to the peritoneal membrane. More...17 Jul 2017
Assays Evaluated for Early Diagnosis of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a potentially life-threatening but curable zoonosis whose prognosis depends on accurate and timely diagnosis and because of its non-specific clinical presentation, laboratory testing is essential to confirm the diagnosis. More...11 Jul 2017
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FDA Approves Fourth-Generation Blood Test
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HIV Testing Peaks with Charlie Sheen Disclosure
PCR Test for Vaginal Pathogens Approved for Use
Cytokine Profile Differentiates Hantaviral Infections
Simple Method Measures Bacterial Tolerance to Antibiotics
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Novel Immune Biomarker Distinguishes Respiratory Infections
Report Discusses POC Testing and Changing Paradigms
Assay Detects Zika in Semen Samples
LAMP Assay Validated for MRSA in Invasive Samples
New Test Accurately Detects Latent HIV
Multiplex Immunoassay Diagnoses Toxoplasmosis and Rubella
Biosensor Technology Enables Rapid Detection of Flu Virus
Antimalarial Compound Improves Forensics of Bloodstains
Intestinal Fungi Contribute to Alcoholic Liver Disease
Combination of Antibiotics Can Eradicate Super Pathogens
Enzyme Deficiency Diagnosed with Rapid Tests
Antibiotic-Resistant Gene Discovered in Salmonella
Novel Device Reduces Blood Draw Contamination
Molecular Test Rapidly Diagnoses Sepsis
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