Microbix Partners with Sekisui Diagnostics for COVID/Flu Test Quality Controls
The collaboration will provide quality assessment products to support the commercialization of a molecular point-of-care assay for COVID-19 and influenza detection.
Category: Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Smartphone-Controlled Device Supports Rapid Influenza Detection
Researchers developed a smartphone-controlled centrifugal microfluidic device that rapidly detects different subtypes of the influenza virus.
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BARDA, Evidation Partner to Support Early Detection of Respiratory Infections Via Wearables
Evidation has been awarded a contract by BARDA to fund the 2023 Influenza-like Illness (ILI) Detect & Protect Studies.
De Novo Submission Made for Full Clearance of its Cue RSV Molecular Test
Cue Health announced that it has made a De Novo submission to the FDA for full clearance of the Cue RSV Molecular Test.
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COVID-19 or Flu? Nanomaterials-Based Sensor Has the Answer
Scientists report using a nanomaterials-based sensor that can detect the presence of the viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu.
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BD Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID, Influenza, RSV Combination Test
BD received Emergency Use Authorization from the US FDA for a new molecular diagnostic combination test for respiratory viruses.
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Nomi Health Expands Community Testing to Include All-in-One Test for Influenza, COVID
Nomi Health is expanding its testing offerings to include influenzas A and B at its Utah COVID-19 testing sites.
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Using Electrochemical Cell-Free Biosensors for Antibody Detection
A new method of rapid, yet quantitative and specific point-of-care detection of antibodies uses an electrochemical cell-free biosensor.
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Visby Receives FDA EUA for Respiratory Health Test
Visby Medical has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for its Respiratory Health point of care test.
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Many Americans Are Confused by Testing Options for COVID & Flu, Survey Shows
Two out of three Americans are confused by the differences between polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests, and rapid antigen tests.
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Sameday Health Launches Single Swab Test for COVID, Flu, and RSV
Sameday Health launched a single swab test for COVID, influenza A/B strains, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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What Happens When We Forget the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The Spanish flu, which ravaged the world 100 years ago, is largely forgotten today. Will the same thing happen with the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Cepheid’s Multi-Target Test Design Enables Detection of Circulating Influenza Variants
Currently circulating mutant strain variants of influenza are detectable through Cepheid’s respiratory tests.
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Machine Learning Algorithm Diagnoses Pneumonia by Listening to Coughs
Jin Yong Jeon of Hanyang University discussed a technique using a machine learning algorithm to diagnose pneumonia through passive listening.
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How Syndromic Testing Allows Labs to Do More with Less
Syndromic testing provides labs flexibility, maximizes equipment and personnel resources, and helps control costs.
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Cold & Flu Season – Why Testing is More important than Ever
The cost of returning to normal activities may not only be a spike in COVID and the more common coronavirus the “common” cold, but influenza. Testing for both coronaviruses and influenza should be standard operating procedure at the first sign of symptoms.
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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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Nose Swabs May Identify Babies with RSV Needing Longer Intensive Care
Researchers used nose swabs from children with RSV in the PICU within a few days of hospital stay to examine what genes respond to the virus.
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