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Image: HNL Dimer can be a novel and potentially useful clinical tool in antibiotic stewardship in sepsis (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Unique Blood Biomarker Shown to Effectively Monitor Sepsis Treatment

A new study has found that a blood biomarker could serve as a promising clinical tool in antibiotic stewardship for sepsis management. More...
12 Nov 2024
Image: QScout CBC will give a complete blood count in 2 minutes from fingerstick or venous blood (Photo courtesy of Ad Astra Diagnostics)

Next Gen CBC and Sepsis Diagnostic System Targets Faster, Earlier, Easier Results

An enhanced diagnostic system aims to provide lab-quality CBC results at lab-grade costs at the patient’s side, facilitating earlier identification and triage of severe infections. More...
28 Oct 2024
Image: The InfectoSynovia test has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

High-Accuracy Bedside Test to Diagnose Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Five Minutes

A state-of-the-art, high-accuracy point-of-care test is being developed to diagnose periprosthetic joint infections in under five minutes using only a minimal sample of synovial fluid. More...
22 Oct 2024
Image: Researchers have developed a method to quickly identify the most appropriate treatments for bacterial infections (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Innovative Diagnostic Approach for Bacterial Infections to Enable Faster and Effective Treatment

An innovative diagnostic approach could potentially enable patients with bacterial infections to receive the most effective treatment more quickly, thereby reducing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibacterials. More...
21 Oct 2024
Image: New research promises a potential non-invasive stool test and novel therapy for endometriosis (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Non-Invasive Stool Test to Diagnose Endometriosis and Help Reduce Disease Progression

Researchers have made promising discoveries that could pave the way for a non-invasive stool test and a new treatment option for endometriosis, a painful condition impacting nearly 200 million women globally. More...
14 Oct 2024
Image: The Accelerate Arc System has been granted US FDA 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Accelerate Diagnostics)

Automated Positive Blood Culture Sample Preparation Platform Designed to Fight Against Sepsis and AMR

An automated platform designed to fight against sepsis and antimicrobial resistance enables rapid microbial identification directly from positive blood culture samples. More...
08 Oct 2024
Image: The LIAISON PLEX Gram-Negative Blood Culture Assay runs on the on the LIAISON PLEX instrument (Photo courtesy of Diasorin)

Molecular Multiplexing Panel for Blood Culture Identification Enables Targeted Treatment Decisions

A multiplex blood culture panel can improve the microbiological diagnosis of bloodstream infections by detecting Gram-negative bacteria and relevant resistance genes, thereby enhancing standard-of-care workflows and reducing operational costs. More...
03 Oct 2024
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