Microbiology
Advanced UTI Testing Solution Reduces Health Care Costs, Utilization and Antibiotic Resistance
An innovative testing solution helps doctors in selecting the most effective treatment plan for patients suffering from Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), expediting the right treatment, and reducing related hospital visits and admissions. More...21 Jun 2023
Study Finds Need for Better Tests to Identify Candida Auris Susceptibility
Determining the appropriate antifungal treatment for a C. auris infection is a critical decision in clinical practice and relies on susceptibility testing. Now, a new study has revealed that commercially available antifungal tests exhibit poor performance for many treatments. More...19 Jun 2023
Modular, Cost-Efficient System Accelerates Traditional AST Turnaround Times by Up To One Day
A new system for the rapid detection and quantification of pathogens leverages digital biosensors that react to the small metabolic byproducts generated by microorganisms, allowing for growth detection and precise quantification. More...13 Jun 2023
PCR-Based Molecular Platform to Enable Drastically Faster Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
A new novel PCR-based molecular platform provides a significant advancement in diagnosing bacterial infections by offering an alternative to traditional culture methods and outperforming newer methods such as sequencing on the time and cost front, while also matching the scope of other PCR tests. More...08 Jun 2023
Rapid MTB Strip Test Detects Tuberculosis in Less Than an Hour without Special Tools
To combat the challenges of existing TB testing methods, a research team has created a highly sensitive strip test that can detect TB within two hours without the need for specialized lab personnel or equipment. More...01 Jun 2023
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