Technology

Novel Chemiluminescent Immunoassay Detects Toxoplasma in Human Sera
Toxoplasmosis is common disease in humans and animals caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii and while this disease in healthy people is usually asymptomatic, in congenital cases and immune deficient patients it can lead to serious pathological effects. More...26 Jul 2016



Automated Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Counter Granted USA Diagnostics Marketing Approval
The [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration has granted diagnostic use marketing approval (510(k) clearance) for an automated cell counting system that accurately quantifies the low number of cells found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). More...18 Jul 2016


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