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Microbiology

Image: The Q-POC rapid multiplex PCR testing system delivers results in 30 minutes at POC (Photo courtesy of QuantuMDx)

Cutting-Edge Device Diagnoses Tuberculosis in `Missing Millions`

A new diagnostic device utilizing chip-based technology and dielectrophoresis has shown a potential to enhance TB detection and patient care in high-risk, underprivileged regions. More...
23 Jun 2023
Image: Guidance UTI is the only UTI test that leverages Pooled Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (Photo courtesy of Pathnostics)

Advanced UTI Testing Solution Reduces Health Care Costs, Utilization and Antibiotic Resistance

An innovative testing solution helps doctors in selecting the most effective treatment plan for patients suffering from Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), expediting the right treatment, and reducing related hospital visits and admissions. More...
21 Jun 2023
Image: C. auris carries a high mortality rate, killing more than 1 in 3 people with infections (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

Study Finds Need for Better Tests to Identify Candida Auris Susceptibility

Determining the appropriate antifungal treatment for a C. auris infection is a critical decision in clinical practice and relies on susceptibility testing. Now, a new study has revealed that commercially available antifungal tests exhibit poor performance for many treatments. More...
19 Jun 2023
Image: The G-MAB library contains more than 10 quadrillion (1016) distinct antibody sequences (Photo courtesy of Sorrento)

Sensitive, Reusable and Rapid Diagnostic Platform to Detect Multiple Pathogens

A new diagnostic platform is currently under development for rapid and sensitive detection of proteins and other biomolecules, with the aim of enhancing existing rapid testing diagnostic devices. More...
15 Jun 2023
Image: The eQUANT system has been submitted to FDA for 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of Avails Medical)

Modular, Cost-Efficient System Accelerates Traditional AST Turnaround Times by Up To One Day

A new system for the rapid detection and quantification of pathogens leverages digital biosensors that react to the small metabolic byproducts generated by microorganisms, allowing for growth detection and precise quantification. More...
13 Jun 2023
Image: Molecular Culture® technique enables drastically faster and more accurate bacterial diagnostics (Photo courtesy of inbiome)

PCR-Based Molecular Platform to Enable Drastically Faster Bacterial Infection Diagnosis

A new novel PCR-based molecular platform provides a significant advancement in diagnosing bacterial infections by offering an alternative to traditional culture methods and outperforming newer methods such as sequencing on the time and cost front, while also matching the scope of other PCR tests. More...
08 Jun 2023
Image: The rapid MTB strip test for tuberculosis can identify TB patients within two hours (Photo courtesy of Chulalongkorn University)

Rapid MTB Strip Test Detects Tuberculosis in Less Than an Hour without Special Tools

To combat the challenges of existing TB testing methods, a research team has created a highly sensitive strip test that can detect TB within two hours without the need for specialized lab personnel or equipment. More...
01 Jun 2023
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