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Image: RNA sequencing directly from whole blood aims to expand access to LRTI testing (Photo courtesy of CARB-X)

Novel Test to Diagnose Bacterial Pneumonia Directly from Whole Blood

Researchers are exploring the possibility of detecting bacterial pneumonia directly from blood samples to improve access to testing for lower-respiratory-tract infections. More...
31 Jan 2025
Image: The diagnostic sensitivity of the interferon-γ release assay was higher in patients with COPD complicated with active pulmonary tuberculosis (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Interferon-γ Release Assay Effective in Patients with COPD Complicated with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

An interferon-γ release assay has demonstrated higher diagnostic sensitivity in COPD patients with pulmonary tuberculosis than other diagnostic methods. More...
27 Jan 2025
Image: The trials have the potential to significantly improve the safe use of antibiotics and reduce AMR (Photo courtesy of Deakin University)

New Point of Care Tests to Help Reduce Overuse of Antibiotics

Two new tests for bacterial infections could help reduce the overuse of antibiotics for common respiratory illnesses. More...
27 Jan 2025
Image: TriVerity Test is the first and only molecular blood test that can both identify bacterial and viral infections (Photo courtesy of Inflammatix)

30-Minute Sepsis Test Differentiates Bacterial Infections, Viral Infections, and Noninfectious Disease

The first-ever molecular blood test that can identify bacterial and viral infections while assessing critical care needs could reduce pressure on hospitals. More...
24 Jan 2025
Image: The CRISPR-TB Blood Test provides accurate, rapid, and cost-effective diagnosis (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

CRISPR-TB Blood Test to Enable Early Disease Diagnosis and Public Screening

A qualitative real-time PCR assay integrates CRISPR technology to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis cfDNA in human serum and EDTA plasma. More...
22 Jan 2025
Image: The QIAstat-Dx mini gastrointestinal panel has secured U.S. clearance to support year-round outpatient care (Photo courtesy of QIAGEN)

Syndromic Panel Provides Fast Answers for Outpatient Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Conditions

A new gastrointestinal (GI) panel designed to provide fast answers for outpatient diagnosis of GI conditions aims to support year-round outpatient care. More...
20 Jan 2025
Image: The breakthrough system offers a faster way to diagnose bloodborne infections (Photo courtesy of Melio)

Culture-Free Platform Rapidly Identifies Blood Stream Infections

A new diagnostic combining molecular and microfluidic technologies could rapidly detect pathogens and drug resistance directly from blood in just a few hours. More...
15 Jan 2025
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