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Image: The TriVerity Acute Infection and Sepsis Test System (Photo courtesy of Inflammatix)

World's Highest-Multiplex POC System with RNA Quantitating Ability Detects Bacterial Infection

A new test system designed for emergency department use can evaluate the likelihood of bacterial or viral infections and the risk of acute decompensation, which necessitates ICU-level care, in patients with suspected acute infection and sepsis. More...
20 Nov 2023
Image: The new test can warn consumers about periodontal disease which can lead to heart diseases (Photo courtesy of University of Cincinnati)

Lateral Flow Test Detects Bacteria Causing Gingivitis and Cardiovascular Diseases

A newly designed POC LFA device provides an early warning system for tooth decay resulting from conditions like gingivitis and periodontitis that can cause cardiovascular diseases. More...
20 Oct 2023
Image: The Karius Test is a liquid biopsy for infectious diseases (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Liquid Biopsy Test Identifies Over 1,000 Pathogens from Single Blood Draw within 24 Hours

A blood test has been shown to increase the identification of pathogens causing pneumonia in immunocompromised patients when combined with routine care diagnostic testing. More...
11 Oct 2023
Image: On-chip pretreatment and rapid AST based directly on positive blood cultures (Photo courtesy of Liu Yang)

Integrated Solution for Rapid AST Directly From Positive Blood Cultures to Combat Bloodstream Infection

A specialized microfluidic chip can extract bacteria and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures in under 3.5 hours, offering a faster and more effective approach to managing bloodstream infections. More...
29 Sep 2023
Image: The new blood test could prevent some of the 350,000 sepsis deaths in the U.S. annually (Photo courtesy of Cytovale)

Sepsis Test Could Save Lives in Emergency Departments, Study Suggests

A study examining the financial implications of implementing a new blood test for sepsis in emergency departments found that it could save lives as well as money. More...
29 Sep 2023
Image: AMP has published a report on the use of multiplex panels for diagnosing infectious diseases (Photo courtesy of AMP)

Molecular Multiplex Panels Quickly Supplanting Conventional Pathogen Detection Methods, Finds Report

The Association for Molecular Pathology has published a review that provides valuable insights into the use of multiplex PCR panels for detecting pathogens in the GI and CNS systems, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens. More...
28 Sep 2023
Image: bioMérieux has submitted a dual 510(k) and CLIA-waiver application to FDA for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Unique Multiplex PCR Test Detects 15 Most Common Respiratory Pathogens in 15 Minutes

A unique multiplex PCR test can detect 15 of the most common bacteria, viruses, and viral subtypes responsible for respiratory or throat infections in approximately 15 minutes More...
25 Sep 2023
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