Microbiology
Calprotectin Levels Vary When Measured in Different Matrices for COVID-19
Several risk scores, diagnostic imaging and biomarkers have been evaluated and compared to help predict severe complications and outcome in COVID-19 patients. Nevertheless, early prediction of COVID-19 severity remains difficult, emphasizing the need for additional biomarkers in daily practice. More...28 Dec 2021
Bacterial Communities Diverge in The Lower Airways of CF Children
Chronic airway infection and inflammation resulting in progressive, obstructive lung disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Culture-independent, molecular approaches have broadened the view from a few individual pathogens to more complex and dynamic polymicrobial communities. More...23 Dec 2021
Rapid, Highly Accurate Test Developed to Detect Viruses
The rapid spread of viral infections demands early detection strategies to minimize proliferation of the disease. A device has been developed that detects viruses in the body as fast as and more accurately than current, commonly used rapid detection tests. More...16 Dec 2021
Circulating ACE2 Activity Predicts Mortality and Severity in COVID-19 Patients
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide in the last two years. This disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. More...16 Dec 2021
Beta-Lactamase Detection Reagent Rapidly Diagnoses Urinary ESBL-Producing Pathogens
The increasing prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales is recognized as a significant health threat worldwide. In addition, long-term colonization by ESBL-producing Enterobacterales has recently been reported not only in patients undergoing antimicrobial therapy but also in healthy individuals. More...14 Dec 2021
Immunoprofiling HTLV-1 Blood Samples Show Altered Innate Cell Responsiveness
The Human T-cell Leukemia Virus-1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the demyelination of the middle-to-lower thoracic cord. More...09 Dec 2021
Cystic Pancreatic Lesion Bacteria Are Precursors to Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal types of cancer. The 5-year survival rate at the time of diagnosis is about 10%, as approximately 80%–85% of patients present either unresectable or metastatic disease. PC accounts for roughly 459,000 new cases and 432,000 deaths. More...08 Dec 2021
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Osteopontin Biomarker Evaluated for COVID-19 Severity and MIS-C
Quantity of Toxin in Stool Correlates with C. difficile Severity
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Qiagen Launches Novel Tuberculosis Blood Test That Marks Quantum Leap from Traditional TB Skin Test
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Fecal Immunochemical Tubes Sourced to Analyze Gut Microbiome for CRC
Unique Gene Detects Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Clinical Sputum
Meridian Launches New Air-Dryable qPCR Mix Enabling Direct Detection of RNA from Whole Blood Samples
PCR Assay Detects and Differentiates Coccidioides Species
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