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Image: A new AST has revealed that FDA-approved antibiotics can treat multidrug-resistant infections (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

New Test Reveals Existing Antibiotics Can Cure Superbugs

A new test has revealed that FDA-approved antibiotics, readily available at local pharmacies, can effectively combat superbugs. These antibiotics are not prescribed due to the gold-standard test indicating their inefficacy. More...
02 May 2023
	Image: Testing antibiotic resistance with a fast, cheap, and easy method (Photo courtesy of EPFL)

Fast, Cheap, and Easy Testing Method Could Become a Game-Changer in Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing

Researchers have created a rapid, affordable, and accessible method based on optical microscopy that can perform antibiotic sensitivity testing at the single-cell level without needing to attach or label bacteria. More...
26 Apr 2023
Image: The new diagnostic technique could rapidly detect low-abundance pathogens in biological samples (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

Novel Diagnostic Technique Could Revolutionize Identification of Pathogens in Biological Samples

Researchers are developing an innovative diagnostic method capable of quickly identifying low-abundance pathogens in biological samples. More...
26 Apr 2023
Image: PA-100 AST System (Photo courtesy of Sysmex Europe)

Automated Urine Analyzer Offers Fast, Sensitive and Precise AST in Near-Patient Settings

The PA-100 AST System from Sysmex Europe is an innovative automated urine analyzer that expedites antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) at the point of care. More...
26 Apr 2023
Image: The Unyvero A50 System can process two cartridges independently with full random-access capabilities (Photo courtesy of Curetis)

Rapid Molecular Diagnostics Platform Uses Multiplex PCR Technology for Fast Diagnosis of Severe Infectious Diseases

A cutting-edge molecular diagnostic platform can reliably and accurately diagnose severe infectious diseases by using multiplex PCR technology to detect a wide range of microorganisms, antibiotic resistance markers, or toxins from sample-to-answer within 4-5 hours. More...
20 Apr 2023
Image: Metagenomic sequencing outperforms conventional tests to identify AMR in bloodstream infections (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

Rapid Metagenomics Diagnoses Antibiotic Resistant Bloodstream Infections 18-42 Hours Faster Than Conventional Tests

New research has demonstrated that metagenomic sequencing can offer rapid and actionable AMR predictions for treating bloodstream infections much faster than traditional laboratory tests, potentially saving lives and improving antibiotic management. More...
20 Apr 2023
Image: The LiquidArray Gastrointestinal assay detects up to 26 pathogens from stool samples in a two-well format (Photo courtesy of Bruker)

Gastrointestinal PCR Assay Offers Rapid, Culture-Free Pathogen Identification

A new syndromic panel for gastrointestinal infections that identifies 26 gastroenteritis-causing pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and related toxins, aims to streamline routine procedures and enhance diagnostic efficiency. More...
17 Apr 2023
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