Roche Launches COVID PCR Test to Detect XBB.1.5 Omicron Sub-Variant
Roche and its subsidiary TIB Molbiol developed a COVID PCR test that detects and differentiates the latest variant of concern, XBB.1.5.
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FDA Issues EUAs for Two OTC COVID-19 Tests
On December 22, 2022, the FDA issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for two additional OTC at-home COVID-19 Tests.
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Quenchbody Immunosensors Offer Quick, Sensitive COVID Diagnostics
A team of researchers developed the Quenchbody fluorescent immunosensor, which can detect COVID with exceptional speed and sensitivity.
Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Revealed COVID Trends in Arizona Neighborhood
Wastewater epidemiology can track the types of chemicals and viruses in sewers as a public data tool for public health and safety policies.
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COVID-19 Declined Among Top Five Telehealth Diagnoses Nationally in September 2022
COVID-19 declined among the top five telehealth diagnoses nationally and in most U.S. census regions from August to September 2022.
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New Liquid-Coated Air Filters Improve Early Detection, Analysis of Airborne Pathogens
Researchers designed new liquid-coated air filters that allow for early detection and analysis of airborne bacteria and viruses.
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Novel Device Detects COVID Antibodies in Five Minutes
Brazilian scientists have developed an electrochemical immunosensor device that detects antibodies against COVID.
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NIH Launches website for Self-Reporting COVID Test Results
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Launched a new website where users can report a positive or negative test result.
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FDA Issues EUA for Two COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests
The U.S. Food. and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorizations for two COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests.
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New Biomarker for Acute COVID-19 Found
Researchers have shown that patients with acute COVID-19 infection have increased levels of the cytokine IL-26 in their blood.
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COVID ‘Test to Treat’ Sites Less Accessible to Marginalized Communities
COVID “Test to Treat” sites, which provide testing, diagnosis, and access to COVID treatment, may not be accessible to those who need it.
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Study Discovers High Prevalence of COVID & Flu Co-Infections
Researchers have discovered a high prevalence of COVID co-infections in central Missouri during the 2021-2022 flu season.
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The Native Antigen Company’s Range of Omicron Antigens Now Includes BA.5 Variant
The Native Antigen Company announced the launch of its latest SARS-CoV-2 antigens for the newly designated omicron BA.5 variant.
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Thermo Fisher’s New Wastewater Surveillance Kit & RNA Master Mix Helps Detect COVID
Thermo Fisher’s new Applied Biosystems Kit is designed to provide rapid quantitation of SARS-CoV-2 targets from wastewater samples using dPCR.
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Hologic Gets BARDA Contract to Support IVD Approval of COVID Assays
Funding will bring Hologic’s Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay and Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay in line with the FDA’s IVD standards.
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Bruker Launches Molecular Phenomics Research Tool for Long COVID Multi-Organ Risk Assessment
Bruker launched PhenoRisk PACS RuO, a research-use-only NMR test for molecular phenomics research on Long COVID patients’ blood samples.
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Antigen Testing for COVID Can Be Useful for Healthcare Return-to-Work Guidance
A new study demonstrated how rapid antigen test can be used to triage healthcare workers for returning to work during staffing shortages.
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How AI Reduces False Results in Lateral Flow Tests
An artificial intelligence app designed to read COVID-19 lateral flow tests helped to reduce false results in a new trial.
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