Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

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.

Infectious Diseases

Northwestern Scientists Develop 15-Minute Hepatitis C Test

The rapid PCR test delivers results up to 75% faster than other point-of-care HCV diagnostics, enabling same-day treatment initiation.

Infectious Diseases

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.

Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases

AI Drives Progress in Lyme Disease Testing and Adolescent Care

At ADLM, researchers showcase how AI is advancing clinical lab medicine—from improving early Lyme disease detection to helping teens access reliable health information.

Flu & Respiratory Infections

Taste-Based Flu Detection Technology Shows Promise in Lab Tests

Molecular sensor releases thyme flavor when encountering influenza virus, potentially enabling at-home screening through gum or lozenges.

Gastrointestinal Infections

FDA Clears Hologic’s Molecular GI Pathogen Tests

New assays detect common bacterial causes of infectious gastroenteritis using molecular technology on existing diagnostic platforms.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women’s Health Platform to Offer Home STI Test

The test uses Abbott's simpli-COLLECT platform to detect chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, and mycoplasma genitalium from patient-collected specimens.