Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The new 15-minute COVID test has potential, but standard tests are still the best way to track COVID-19
Testing remains a vital component of Australia's success in managing COVID-19.
Sep 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
African countries need cheaper COVID-19 tests: Here's how to get them
COVID-19 continues to infect millions of people as the death toll mounts. There is currently no cure which means that controlling this disease requires a multi-pronged approach. This includes personal protection such as masks, ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beijing schools closed again as city finds 31 more virus cases
Beijing shut all its schools again on Wednesday as the city reported 31 new coronavirus cases, with authorities in the Chinese capital rushing to curb an outbreak linked to a wholesale food market.
Jun 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In schools and offices, China steps up virus tests
Chinese tech giant Sina set up a special room in its Beijing office for workers to be tested for the coronavirus. A school took swab samples from students before allowing them into classrooms. A traveller took the test before ...
May 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China changes method of counting virus infected... again
China said Thursday it has again changed the method of counting patients with the novel coronavirus and will now include only those diagnosed by sophisticated laboratory testing.
Feb 20, 2020
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Medical research
Experimental noninvasive tool monitors effectiveness of stem cell transplantation
Stem-cell based therapies to strengthen the heart muscle and treat other diseases are beginning to show promise in human clinical trials. However, other than observing clinical outcomes, lack of a repeatable, time-sensitive ...
May 22, 2019
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Researchers adapt HIV test in developing rapid diagnostic test for Zika virus
Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), in collaboration with Rheonix, Inc. (Ithaca, NY), are developing a novel test for Zika virus that uses saliva to identify diagnostic markers of the ...
Feb 22, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Second HIV test helps prevent incorrect HIV diagnosis in infants
Confirmatory HIV testing can substantially reduce the number of infants in South Africa who may be falsely diagnosed as HIV-infected and started on unneeded treatment, according to a new study published this week in PLOS ...
Nov 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Creutzfeldt-Jakob, 'Mad Cow' blood test now on the horizon
(Medical Xpress)—A simple blood test for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Mad Cow disease is a step closer, following a breakthrough by medical researchers at the University of Melbourne.
Sep 12, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Detecting lung cancer early
A person's blood reveals whether he or she has lung cancer: this has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bonn. In collaboration with colleagues at the Cologne University Hospital, they are developing a blood ...
May 16, 2011
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