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Image: The Cytovale System isolates, images, and analyzes cells (Photo courtesy of Cytovale)

Rapid Sepsis Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Improved Patient Care and Cost Savings in Hospital Application

A new study has shown that a rapid sepsis diagnostic test can reduce care costs and improve the efficiency of sepsis management. More...
19 Feb 2025
Image: The rapid diagnostic to detect neonatal sepsis can provide results within hours versus days (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid Diagnostic System to Detect Neonatal Sepsis Within Hours

A robust, cost-effective device detects neonatal sepsis using advanced digital imaging and signal processing, delivering results within hours instead of days. More...
12 Feb 2025
Image: RNA sequencing directly from whole blood aims to expand access to LRTI testing (Photo courtesy of CARB-X)

Novel Test to Diagnose Bacterial Pneumonia Directly from Whole Blood

Researchers are exploring the possibility of detecting bacterial pneumonia directly from blood samples to improve access to testing for lower-respiratory-tract infections. More...
31 Jan 2025
Image: The diagnostic sensitivity of the interferon-γ release assay was higher in patients with COPD complicated with active pulmonary tuberculosis (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Interferon-γ Release Assay Effective in Patients with COPD Complicated with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

An interferon-γ release assay has demonstrated higher diagnostic sensitivity in COPD patients with pulmonary tuberculosis than other diagnostic methods. More...
27 Jan 2025
Image: The trials have the potential to significantly improve the safe use of antibiotics and reduce AMR (Photo courtesy of Deakin University)

New Point of Care Tests to Help Reduce Overuse of Antibiotics

Two new tests for bacterial infections could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics for common respiratory illnesses. More...
27 Jan 2025
Image: TriVerity Test is the first and only molecular blood test that can both identify bacterial and viral infections (Photo courtesy of Inflammatix)

30-Minute Sepsis Test Differentiates Bacterial Infections, Viral Infections, and Noninfectious Disease

The first-ever molecular blood test that can identify bacterial and viral infections while assessing critical care needs could reduce pressure on hospitals. More...
24 Jan 2025
Image: The CRISPR-TB Blood Test provides accurate, rapid, and cost-effective diagnosis (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

CRISPR-TB Blood Test to Enable Early Disease Diagnosis and Public Screening

A qualitative real-time PCR assay integrates CRISPR technology to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis cfDNA in human serum and EDTA plasma. More...
22 Jan 2025
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