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Image: The new tuberculosis test could improve TB care globally (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

New Tuberculosis Test to Expand Testing Access in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

A new test allows testing for tuberculosis (TB) treatment monitoring to be done outside of a BSL-3 laboratory, potentially making it easier and faster to treat TB worldwide. More...
15 Mar 2024
Image: The new rapid test could save the lives of patients with melioidosis (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid Test Diagnoses Tropical Disease within Hours for Faster Antibiotics Treatment

A rapid diagnostic test that is capable of identifying melioidosis within hours and significantly quicker than traditional methods could enable faster administration of appropriate antibiotics. More...
14 Mar 2024
Image: The use of rapid molecular testing in the ED can aid targeted antibiotic treatment for pneumonia (Photo courtesy of Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock)

Rapid Molecular Testing Enables Faster, More Targeted Antibiotic Treatment for Pneumonia

A randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that utilizing rapid molecular testing in emergency departments can lead to more accurately targeted antibiotic treatment for pneumonia. More...
12 Mar 2024
Image: The Selux PBC Separator with Selux AST System has received FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Selux Diagnostics)

Rapid AST Platform Provides Targeted Therapeutic Results Days Faster Than Current Standard of Care

A rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing system can provide targeted therapeutic results days faster than the current standard of care. More...
08 Mar 2024
Image: Researchers used this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples (Photo courtesy of UC San Diego)

New Analysis Method Detects Pathogens in Blood Faster and More Accurately by Melting DNA

A new analysis technique offers quicker and more precise pathogen detection in blood samples compared to traditional blood cultures, which are the standard in infection diagnosis. More...
22 Feb 2024
Image: The new sepsis test provides faster and reliable results (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid Sepsis Test Delivers Two Days Faster Results

Researchers have achieved a diagnostic breakthrough after testing a new way to analyze blood samples for suspected sepsis that provided test results two days earlier than before. More...
19 Feb 2024
mage: Visby Medical currently offers a second generation Sexual Health Test for the three most common STIs in women (Photo courtesy of Visby)

Portable Rapid PCR Diagnostic to Detect Gonorrhea and Antibiotic Susceptibility

A rapid test that aims to identify gonorrhea and also determine its antibiotic susceptibility could allow physicians to treat the condition with greater confidence. More...
14 Feb 2024
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