Technology

Supplement Presents Studies on Importance of Simpler Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
The Diagnostics Modelling Consortium and the Gates Foundation have published a supplement of papers on their latest research outcomes across a range of infectious diseases that affect developing world countries, emphasizing that improved, well-considered field diagnostics could support elimination of multiple diseases. More...07 Dec 2015

Cancer Cells Detected Before They Form Metastases
A versatile microarray-based platform has been developed that is able to capture single target cells from large background populations as analyses of rare events occurring at extremely low frequencies in body fluids are still challenging. More...06 Dec 2015

Urine Sample Collection Tubes Relaunched for Microbial Diagnostics
A next-generation urine sample collection tube contains an innovative additive that effectively stabilizes bacterial count for up to 48 hours at room temperature, enabling more reliable clinical diagnosis and research. More...
02 Dec 2015

Test Results of Fingerstick Blood Vary Significantly
Blood obtained via fingerstick is commonly used in point-of-care assays, but few studies have assessed variability in parameters obtained from successive drops of fingerstick blood, which may cause problems for clinical decision making and for assessing accuracy of point-of-care tests. More...29 Nov 2015


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