AI-Enhanced Blood Test Improves Early Detection of Leprosy
The diagnostic method combines a multi-antibody blood test with an artificial intelligence-supported questionnaire to identify cases before severe symptoms appear.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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WHO Recommends Near-Point-of-Care Molecular Tests, Tongue Swabs, and Sputum Pooling for Tuberculosis Diagnosis
The WHO has issued its first recommendations for near-point-of-care molecular TB tests, tongue swab specimens, and sputum pooling, aiming to improve diagnostic access and efficiency, according to new consolidated TB guidelines.
Infectious Diseases
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HIV Self-Test Receives Health Canada License
The HIV self-test has received Health Canada approval, making it the first oral HIV self-test available in Canada. Results are provided in 20 minutes with an oral swab.
Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases
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Molecular Platform Shows Promise for Detecting Asymptomatic Malaria Cases
A field-deployable test demonstrates high sensitivity in identifying low-level infections that traditional methods miss, potentially supporting elimination efforts.
Flu & Respiratory Infections
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How Labs Can Stay Ahead of Respiratory Season
From assay validation to staffing and supply chain planning, labs can take steps to manage testing surges during flu and RSV season.
Gastrointestinal Infections
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DiaSorin Seeks FDA Clearance for Customizable GI Pathogen Panel
The Liaison Plex Gastrointestinal Flex Assay detects 24 targets and offers broad parasite coverage with pay-per-target flexibility.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Nexus Medical Labs Partners with Lybe Scientific for Nucleic Acid Extraction Technology
Nexus Medical Labs will implement Lybe Scientific’s NAxtra nucleic acid extraction kit in a 60,000-plus test unit deal to enhance high-throughput STI testing, citing improved detection limits and workflow efficiency.