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Innovations in Rapid Diagnostic Testing for HIV: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions
Between 2018 and 2022, the United States saw an estimated 12% decrease in new HIV infections, reflecting progress ...
JULY 4, 2025
Study Highlights Tick-Borne Disease Patterns
When are you more likely to see a flood of positive tests for anaplasmosis?
JUNE 23, 2025
Adding PCR Testing for Pediatric Diarrhea Has Real Benefit and Optimizes Treament
Treating pediatric diarrhea can be a lot easier when PCR tests are used in addition to just a culture test, ...
JUNE 21, 2025
As U.S. Measles Cases Pass 1,100, Here Are Tips to Address Suspected Cases
Measles cases in the United States have now hit 1,197, as of data reported from the CDC on June 13, 2025.
JUNE 13, 2025
PCR-Based Diagnostics Can Aid in Better Management of Complicated UTIs
The use of PCR-guided therapy can significantly enhance the detection and management of complicated urinary tract ...
MAY 14, 2025
Harnessing Speed for Health: Understanding Rapid Diagnostic Technologies for Infectious Diseases
Rapid diagnostic technologies have ushered in a new era in infectious diseases, acting as a critical conduit ...
AUGUST 22, 2023
MRSA PCR Nasal Swab Another Tool for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Critically Ill Children
MRSA nasal swab PCR has a very high negative predictive value and very low post-test probability for a negative ...
JANUARY 23, 2023
Hospitalized Pneumonia Panel Detects Infection Far Earlier Than Culture
A new study has found that Unyvero multiplexed PCR diagnostic panels (OpGen) are able to detect pneumonia pathogens ...
AUGUST 2, 2022
C. difficile Management Strategy Pays Off
In early 2016, the University of Wisconsin (UW) Health, in Madison, had the unenviable distinction of being in the ...
MAY 8, 2018
