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Image: The LIAISON PLEX® Gram-Positive Blood Culture Assay runs on the on the LIAISON PLEX instrument (Photo courtesy of Diasorin)

Blood Culture Assay Enhances Diagnostic Stewardship Through Targeted Panel Selection

A novel assay allows clinicians to make rapid and targeted treatment decisions for bloodstream infections. More...
10 Jun 2025
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Real-Time Genome Sequencing Detects Dangerous Superbug Causing Hospital Infections

Tracking bacterial changes using genome sequencing can help personalize treatment for superbug infections in hospitals. More...
06 Jun 2025
Image: The presence of specific microbes in the microbiome is an accurate indication of colorectal cancer (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Diagnostic Test Accurately Detects Colorectal Cancer by Identifying Microbial Signature in Gut Bacteria

A non-invasive screening test based on gut microbiome analysis could detect colorectal cancer earlier. More...
05 Jun 2025
Image: PowerBlade is a portable device that uses a drop of blood and an automated sequence of steps to efficiently detect sepsis (Photo courtesy of NRC)

Rapid Bedside Test Predicts Sepsis with Over 90% Accuracy

A new blood test and portable device can detect the onset of sepsis more quickly and accurately than existing methods. More...
28 May 2025
Image: Metagenomic next-generation sequencing can achieve early detection of pathogens (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

DNA Test Detects Three Times More Lung Pathogens Than Traditional Methods

A new study has shown that metagenomic next-generation sequencing can significantly enhance the early detection of pathogens. More...
26 May 2025
Image: The new prototype blood test for infectious diseases is designed to be delivered and analyzed at the POC (Photo courtesy of Abertay University)

New Blood Test Detects Up to Five Infectious Diseases at POC

Researchers have developed a prototype flow-through assay capable of detecting up to five different infections. More...
12 May 2025
Image: Karius Focus BAL is designed to quickly identify the etiology of lung infections and improve diagnostic yield over standard of care testing (Photo courtesy of Karius)

Microbial Cell-Free DNA Test Accurately Identifies Pathogens Causing Pneumonia and Other Lung Infections

A microbial cell-free DNA test can help healthcare providers accurately identify the pathogens responsible for pneumonia and other lung infections. More...
12 May 2025
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