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Image: On-chip pretreatment and rapid AST based directly on positive blood cultures (Photo courtesy of Liu Yang)

Integrated Solution for Rapid AST Directly From Positive Blood Cultures to Combat Bloodstream Infection

A specialized microfluidic chip can extract bacteria and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures in under 3.5 hours, offering a faster and more effective approach to managing bloodstream infections. More...
29 Sep 2023
Image: The new blood test could prevent some of the 350,000 sepsis deaths in the U.S. annually (Photo courtesy of Cytovale)

Sepsis Test Could Save Lives in Emergency Departments, Study Suggests

A study examining the financial implications of implementing a new blood test for sepsis in emergency departments found that it could save lives as well as money. More...
29 Sep 2023
Image: AMP has published a report on the use of multiplex panels for diagnosing infectious diseases (Photo courtesy of AMP)

Molecular Multiplex Panels Quickly Supplanting Conventional Pathogen Detection Methods, Finds Report

The Association for Molecular Pathology has published a review that provides valuable insights into the use of multiplex PCR panels for detecting pathogens in the GI and CNS systems, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens. More...
28 Sep 2023
Image: bioMérieux has submitted a dual 510(k) and CLIA-waiver application to FDA for the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Unique Multiplex PCR Test Detects 15 Most Common Respiratory Pathogens in 15 Minutes

A unique multiplex PCR test can detect 15 of the most common bacteria, viruses, and viral subtypes responsible for respiratory or throat infections in approximately 15 minutes More...
25 Sep 2023
Image: The Blood2Bac process enables high-depth, whole-genome sequence coverage of bacterial pathogens directly from clinical blood samples (Photo courtesy of Day Zero Diagnostics)

Sequencing-Based Technology to Deliver ‘Holy Grail’ of Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Day Zero Diagnostics is pioneering a new class of infectious disease diagnostics using the power of whole-genome sequencing and AI to combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections. More...
25 Sep 2023
Image: The rapid diagnostic test could pinpoint the correct antibiotic for infection treatment in under an hour (Photo courtesy of Microplate Dx)

Point-of-Care Device to Reduce Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing Time from Days to Minutes

A new point-of-care diagnostic platform can not only detect bacterial presence but also guide clinicians to choose the best antibiotic treatment. More...
12 Sep 2023
Image: Researchers have developed a novel chemosensor-based method for the rapid detection of bacterial toxin (Photo courtesy of Sophia University)

Rapid Detection Technique to Improve Diagnostic Procedure for Bacterial Diseases

A system based on a unique fluorescent chemosensor detects the dangerous endotoxin lipopolysaccharide within minutes, making it ideal for on-site testing in hospitals. More...
06 Sep 2023
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