All Clinical & Diagnostics articles – Page 8
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NewsResearchers deploy CRISPR to develop faster mpox testing
Using gene editing proteins combined with nanopore sensing technology, new research shows that testing for pathogens could become faster and more accessible.
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NewsResearchers develop new approach for fast and cost-effective pathogen detection
The ability to detect diseases at an early stage or even predict their onset would be of tremendous benefit to doctors and patients alike. Source: HZDR / Anja Schneider Extended gates with 32 test pads allow a sample to be tested simultaneously for 32 different pathogens. A ...
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NewsMutating hepatitis viruses make drug treatment more difficult
Sofosbuvir and Ribavirin combination therapy efficiently decreased viral RNA in blood and stool in patients with chronic HEV infection, but variants that are associated with antiviral resistance emerged during treatment.
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NewsPhages help to identify people at risk of developing TB
A novel approach to studying the progression of tuberculosis (TB) from infection to disease has identified and treated people at increased risk of developing the disease that current methods of testing would not.
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NewsTrial offers insights into treatment options for bloodstream infections
An international clinical trial has been able to gain decisive new insights into the treatment of bloodstream infections with the pathogen Staphylococcus aureus (SAB).
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NewsProject supported by AMI could make it easier to diagnose UTIs
A project supported by Applied Microbiology International’s Small Research Projects and Equipment grant shows promise in identifying microbe-borne biomarkers for urinary tract infections.
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NewsGlowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute
Researchers have unveiled a potential COVID-19 test inspired by bioluminescence. Using a molecule found in crustaceans, they have developed a rapid approach that detects SARS-CoV-2 protein comparably to one used in vaccine research.
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NewsGlow sticks deployed to ID emerging biothreats
Glow sticks are being used by a University of Houston researcher to identify emerging biothreats for the United States Navy.
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NewsNew AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
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NewsSingle-point testing could miss cases of asymptomatic malaria
Dynamic, fluctuating levels of this parasite in people without symptoms argues against single-point testing to diagnose infections, a new study suggests.
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NewsAdvanced viral diagnostics tool closer to widespread use
Scientists have introduced a powerful NGS-based screening and surveillance system that can detect any virus that can potentially infect humans, known or unknown, with greater sensitivity and speed than other NGS platforms.
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NewsProspective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool in diagnosing infection
A new study aims to improve use of metagenomics using next-generation sequencing (mNGS) to identify a wide range of pathogens, including rare or novel microorganisms.
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NewsNovel bacteria identification methods might help speed up disease diagnosis
A new study applied spectroscopic techniques for quick analysis for identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa directly from an object - in this case, turtle skin.
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NewsEMA gives positive opinion to first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness
The EMA Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive scientific opinion of Fexinidazole Winthrop as first oral treatment of acute form of sleeping sickness (rhodesiense).
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NewsMicrobiome insights found in faeces help predict infections in liver transplant patients
In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop. Their analysis represents a key leap forward in exploring the connection between the gut microbiome — the bacteria that inhabit the human body — ...
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NewsNovel early-detection method aims to stem disease spread in animal trade
Researchers have described a simplified method to detect a deadly fungus killing European salamanders - Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, or Bsal.
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NewsBlack individuals more likely to experience inequities in early diagnosis of Lyme disease
A new study reveals that black patients are more likely to have advanced stages of Lyme disease when clinically diagnosed and also experience a longer time before receiving antibiotic treatment for the condition.
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NewsSilent carriers: long-standing SARS-CoV-2 RNA in respiratory vesicles
Studies exploring extracellular vesicles (EVs) have uncovered an important piece of information: SARS-CoV-2 RNA was present in EVs in individuals who tested negative via standard RT-PCR methods.
