All Clinical & Diagnostics articles – Page 4
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CareersThe true cost of science
Discover valuable insights from three companies in the microbiology field, and their experience of balancing innovation, investment, and sustainability to drive their success.
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NewsTiny vortices help detect dangerous viruses
Due to the specific wavelengths of vibrations used to create these tiny whirlpools, they efficiently trap cells, bacteria and other larger bioparticles found in saliva while leaving antibodies and viruses free to flow forward through multiple biosensing chambers.
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NewsBacteria in polymers form cables that grow into living gels
Scientists have discovered that bacterial cells growing in a solution of polymers, such as mucus, form long cables that buckle and twist on each other, building a kind of “living Jell-O.”
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NewsReview offers guidance to clinicians on animal-borne infections in the Canadian Arctic
A new review on zoonotic infections in the Canadian Arctic provides timely guidance to clinicians as the region experiences heightened global interest as well as climate change, which threatens the region and increases risk of disease transmission.
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NewsPediatric investigation study examines the diagnostic potential of microbial cell-free DNA testing
A research study has found that plasma-based microbial cell-free DNA testing served as a safer and faster alternative to conventional microbiological diagnostic tests for pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections.
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NewsScientists develop new 'twindemic' diagnostic system for rapid viral testing
A team of scientists has recently developed a novel TwinDemic Detection (TDD) system, designed for simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV and influenza A virus (IAV).
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NewsHepatitis E vaccination is effective in an epidemic
A case-control study has proved the effectiveness of the two-doses Hecolin vaccine against a potential hepatitis E outbreak.
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NewsGenetic mutation linked to higher SARS-CoV-2 risk
Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus’ ability to invade human cells.
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NewsStudy finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2
New findings suggest that infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be associated with an increase in the number of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) cases.
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NewsCARB-X funds Melio to develop rapid diagnostic to detect neonatal sepsis
CARB-X will award biotechnology company Melio US$3.5M to develop and execute a technical feasibility workplan for its culture-free platform designed to identify blood stream infections including neonatal sepsis.
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NewsCARB-X funds Peptilogics to develop a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic to treat fracture-related infections
CARB-X will award Peptilogics US$3.3 million to develop and execute a workplan for its slow-release formulation of a novel, broad-spectrum therapeutic, zaloganan-CR, an engineered peptide intended for use in preventing infection after high-energy-traumatic bone injuries.
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OpinionAntimicrobials for an Antimicrobial Resistant World
The fight against AMR will require innovation, collaboration, and a fundamental shift in perspective – but it’s a fight we can win.
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NewsNew study shows plummeting STIs with doxyPEP use
A new study has found that rates of chlamydia and syphilis plummet among people prescribed doxycycline for sexually transmitted infection prevention in routine clinical care.
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CareersA day in the life of Associate Practitioner in Microbiology
Discover the role, the challenges, and key opportunities for the future.
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NewsStudy shows drop in use of antiviral medications in young children with influenza
Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a recent study reports an underuse of the treatment.
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NewsBreakthrough infection test designed to tackle AMR on target for 2025 UK NHS availability after positive trial results
UK medtech company Presymptom Health has announced positive results from its clinical trial of diagnostic technology in the management of infection and sepsis in patients presenting to Emergency Departments with respiratory infection.
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NewsNew guidelines unveil advanced strategies for HIV treatment and prevention
The International Antiviral (formerly AIDS) Society-USA (IAS-USA) has published new international guidelines for the treatment and prevention of HIV, based on significant advances in antiretroviral therapies and new prevention strategies such as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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NewsGut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the Wild West of diagnostic tests
An international panel of experts, coordinated by Dr Gianluca Ianiro, has drawn up ‘instructions for use’ for best practice in microbiota testing and recommendations for its indications, methods of analysis, presentation of results and potential clinical applications.
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NewsNanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry
A tiny, four-fingered ‘hand’ folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.
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NewsResearchers develop a simple lab-free test to detect bacteria in fluids from water to urine
A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a colour change to confirm the presence of disease-causing pathogens, promising much easier diagnostic tests and greater food safety.