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A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient. The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found ...

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough—these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Our team in Atlanta—composed of biomedical engineers, ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will allow doctors to diagnose infections during ...

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Over the last couple of decades, rapid diagnostic tests have emerged as a vital tool in the fight to control malaria. The relatively inexpensive test strips, which work in just minutes, have diagnosed ...

The test can be used to evaluate patients up to 24 hours after injury. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the i-STAT ® TBI cartridge for use with whole blood to aid in the evaluation ...