Skin Patch Test Detects COVID, Flu Antibodies Without Needles
University of Pittsburgh researchers develop a microneedle array sensor that delivers results in 10 minutes to tell if flu/COVID vaccines are effective.
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Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Flu & Respiratory Infections
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Experimental Blood Test Predicts Risk for Developing Respiratory Diseases
A blood test predicts the likelihood of adults developing severe respiratory diseases by analyzing proteins linked to lung function decline.
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ADLM Releases New Guide on Navigating Respiratory Virus Testing
ADLM's new guidance on clinical testing for respiratory viral infections emphasizes the use of advanced diagnostic methods and sample types.
Sekisui Launches OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test
Sekisui Diagnostics’ OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test is a rapid antigen test that takes only 10 minutes at the point of care.
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Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV Assay Receives FDA Clearance
Hologic Inc. announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV assay.
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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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