Microbiology
Rapid Molecular Host-Response Assay May Improve Diagnosis of Sepsis
A microarray assay that measures classifier RNA transcript biomarkers in blood may help quickly differentiate sepsis from infection-negative systemic inflammation in critically ill patients, according to a new study. More...14 Dec 2015
Automated PCR Platform Increases Productivity of Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories
An automated real-time PCR platform that has been certified for diagnostics use in Europe has demonstrated the potential to dramatically improve productivity and turnaround times in the clinical laboratory. More...09 Dec 2015
Influenza-Respiratory Virus Panel Launched for Idylla platform
The majority of diagnostic tests currently used for respiratory viruses are rapid immunoassays which are chosen due to their low cost and convenience; however, one of the key downsides of these rapid tests is their poor sensitivity. More...09 Dec 2015
Chikungunya Virus Associated Central Nervous System Disease Characterized
Chikungunya virus is a re-emerging alphavirus with the most common symptoms of the infection are fever and joint pain and most people recover within a week, though for some people the joint pain can continue for months and even years. More...09 Dec 2015
Molecular Methods Differentiate E. coli Outbreaks
The public health importance of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections, epidemiological and molecular surveillance systems are essential for early outbreak detection and in recent years, rapid advancements in the use of molecular typing methods have improved STEC surveillance and outbreak detection. More...09 Dec 2015
Supplement Presents Studies on Importance of Simpler Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
The Diagnostics Modelling Consortium and the Gates Foundation have published a supplement of papers on their latest research outcomes across a range of infectious diseases that affect developing world countries, emphasizing that improved, well-considered field diagnostics could support elimination of multiple diseases. More...07 Dec 2015
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