UK Hospital Trials 60-Second Test for Winter Respiratory Infections
University Hospital Southampton is trialing a point-of-care biosensor test for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, delivering results in four minutes, according to the hospital.
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purpleDx Pulmonary Disease Smartphone App Set for Release
electronRx announced it will launch purpleDx, a smartphone app for cardiopulmonary assessment, at CES 2025.
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Roche’s Four-in-One Test for COVID, Influenza, and RSV Gets EUA
Roche's cobas liat COVID, Influenza A/B & RSV test, is a rapid RT-PCR assay that detects multiple respiratory viruses from a single sample.
Opteev’s New Multiplex Biochip Quickly Identifies COVID, Flu, and RSV
The new biochip offers the potential to test multiple pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, such as COVID, RSV, and influenza.
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New Research Sheds Light on COVID, Flu, and RSV Co-infections
New data provides a unique snapshot of the interplay among SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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SAS Viya Used for Flu Tracking in Texas
SAS and the Texas DSHS are teaming up on new public health dashboards powered by SAS Viya for tracking influenza data across the state.
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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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