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Image: The FLUOstar Omega microplate reader (Photo courtesy of BMG Labtech).

New Assay Improves Detection Of Deadly Prion Diseases

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), or prion diseases, are a family of rare progressive, neurodegenerative illnesses that affect both humans and animals and TSE surveillance is important for public health and food safety. More...
28 Apr 2016
Image: A disposable cartridge for testing for a sexually transmitted disease (Photo courtesy of Atlas Genetics).

Multiple STIs Could Be Detected with A Single Rapid Test

One test that could detect four of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 30 minutes and allow them to be rapidly treated is under development. A GBP150,000 grant has been awarded to develop the test that will detect STIs, including chlamydia and gonorrhea. More...
26 Apr 2016
Image: A depiction of the novel diagnostic platform that may soon enable low-cost, POC diagnosis of HIV & HCV co-infections within serum samples: a portable, paper-based microfluidic platform with multiplexing and telemedicine capabilities (Photo courtesy of C. Zhao, McGill University).

On-the-Go Microfluidics Device May Provide Better Diagnostics of HIV/HCV

Researchers have created the first paper-based electrochemical immunosensing platform for rapid, inexpensive, point-of-care (POC) diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infections with broader multiplexing range and higher sensitivity than currently available antibody tests.  More...
21 Apr 2016

Acid-Fast Stain Identifies Schistosoma Eggs

Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. The urinary tract or the intestines may be infected and signs and symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. More...
19 Apr 2016
Image: The Unyvero System boasts special operating software, corresponding accessories, and now three different disposable cartridges for the detection of pneumonia, of implant and tissue infections, and of pathogens in blood cultures (Photo courtesy of Curetis).

Dedicated Blood Culture Diagnostics Cartridge Set for CE-IVD Marketing Release

An application cartridge for the dedicated identification of pathogens in blood cultures is set for CE-IVD market release.  More...
13 Apr 2016
Image: The GeneXpert Xpert Ebola cartridge (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Automated Ebola Blood Test Performs Well in Field Evaluation

The prolonged and devastating outbreak of Ebolavirus disease in West Africa has exposed a need for improved diagnostic methods to reduce result turnaround times and increase access to testing without sacrificing test accuracy.  More...
10 Apr 2016
Image: The Parsortix system uses a patented microfluidic technology in the form of a disposable cassette to capture and then harvest circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from blood (Photo courtesy of ANGLE plc).

Parsortix System Detects Prostate Cancer in Clinical Application

The current gold standard for detection is the prostate-specific antigen blood test, which is known to have low sensitivity and low specificity with high levels of false positives, and the digital rectal exam, which is less effective than the PSA test.  More...
06 Apr 2016
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