Technology

Rapid Diagnostic Tests Evaluated for HIV/Syphilis
Sexually transmitted infections, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis, are among the major health care problems worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. HIV screening programs have been widely used for many years. More...22 Jan 2019


Less-Invasive Biosensor Created for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. Usually, diagnosis of the disease involves a mammogram or ultrasound followed by an invasive needle biopsy, where specific biomarkers are identified to determine the type of breast cancer type and develop a treatment plan. Results from a biopsy examination take up to two weeks. More...26 Dec 2018

POC Diagnostic Differentiates Ebola from Endemic Febrile Diseases
Hemorrhagic fever outbreaks such as Ebola are difficult to detect and control because of the lack of low-cost, easily deployable diagnostics and because initial clinical symptoms mimic other endemic diseases such as malaria. More...24 Dec 2018

Rapid Malaria Diagnostic Test Detects Placental Infection
Malaria remains one of the most important parasitic infections in humans. It is endemic throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is responsible for more than 200 million clinical cases and more than 400,000 deaths each year. More...19 Dec 2018


Ebola Test with Portable Reader Authorized for Emergency Use
Ebola is a rare but deadly virus that causes fever, body aches, and diarrhea, and sometimes bleeding inside and outside the body. As the virus spreads through the body, it damages the immune system and organs. Ultimately, it causes levels of blood-clotting cells to drop. This leads to severe, uncontrollable bleeding and kills up to 90% of people infected. More...26 Nov 2018
In Other News
POC Immune Response Test Cleared for Europe
Microsatellite Instability Assay Validated for Cancer Studies
Herpes Simplex Virus Assay, Sample-to-Answer Instrument Get FDA Clearance
Respiratory Panel Evaluated for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
Generic Test Developed for Early Detection of Cancer
Resistance of Tumor Cells to Cancer Drugs Detected
New Test Measures Men's Fertility
Detection Method for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Eggs Optimized
Low-Cost Diagnostic Developed Using Nanostructures
Noninvasive Blood Glucose Test Evaluated for Accuracy
Rapid Test Uses Glow-in-the-Dark Paper
Automated Microscopy Compared for Routine Malaria Diagnosis
Diagnostic Methods Compared for Detection of Malaria
Nanopore Sequencing Enables Outbreak Field Surveillance
Cancer Detection Device Proves Effective in Field Testing
Integrated LAMP and Immunoassay Platform Detect Diarrheal Disease
MALDI-TOF MS Used to Identify Pythiosis
Residual Tissue Repositories Suitable for MS-Based Proteomics
Magnetic Nanoparticle Tool Developed to Detect MicroRNA
Simple Paper Test Detects False or Substandard Antibiotics
ELISA kit Offers Enhanced Diagnosis of Zika Virus Infection
Coherent Fluctuation Nephelometry Used to Diagnose Bacteriuria
Diagnostic Accuracy in H. pylori Fecal Test Assessed
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