Technology

New Test Measures Men's Fertility
Male fertility is a serious and growing concern globally. Yet, the field of andrology faces critical gaps in diagnostic technologies and knowledge, affecting scientific advancement as well as clinical management by both reproductive endocrinologists and urologists. More...06 Nov 2018

Detection Method for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Eggs Optimized
Soil-transmitted helminths are a group of intestinal parasitic worms that infect humans through contact with infectious stages present in the soil. The main species are the giant roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), the whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), and the two hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). More...31 Oct 2018

Low-Cost Diagnostic Developed Using Nanostructures
The detection of pathogen nucleic acids has broad applications in infection diagnostics and management. Nucleic acid-based human papillomavirus (HPV) testing is essential to contemporary cervical cancer testing. HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, is the primary cause of cervical cancer. More...25 Oct 2018

Noninvasive Blood Glucose Test Evaluated for Accuracy
For those living with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose accurately is necessary to prevent diabetes-related complications such as heart attacks, blindness and coma. Optical monitoring of blood glucose levels for non-invasive diagnosis is growing. More...23 Oct 2018


Automated Microscopy Compared for Routine Malaria Diagnosis
Microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood films remains a major form of diagnosis in malaria case management. However, as with other visualization-based diagnoses, accuracy depends on individual technician performance, making standardization difficult and reliability poor. More...10 Oct 2018

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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
Mild Brain Trauma Diagnosed with POC Device
New Troponin Assays Receive US Marketing Clearance
Fetal Genetic Abnormalities Detected in Early Pregnancy
Biosensor Chip Detects SNPs with Higher Sensitivity
LAMP Accurately Screens for Malaria in Pregnancy
Simple Blood Test Devised for Hepatitis B
Rapid Zika Detection Test Uses Smartphone Technology
Blood Separation Tubes Combine Serum Analysis with Plasma Analysis
Current-Tunneling Measurements Analyze Single DNA Molecules
Saliva Specimens Diagnose Respiratory Virus by POC Assay
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Identifies Malaria Species
Tissue-Imaging Technology Enables Real-Time Diagnostics
ELISA-Based Neonatal Screening Line Offers Menu of Eight Kits
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