Prenatal STI Screening Twice During Pregnancy Cuts Preterm Birth Risk by 23%
A clinical trial found that twice-per-pregnancy STI screening reduced preterm birth risk by 23% versus standard care.
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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.
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Labcorp to Offer HPV and STI Self-Collection Options
Labcorp is introducing FDA-approved self-collection solutions for HPV and STI testing, offering a convenient and private option for screening.
Labcorp Expands STI Test Offerings with Rapid Syphilis Test
Labcorp has expanded its STI testing options with an FDA-authorized OTC blood test for syphilis that provides rapid results.
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Diagnostic Testing Should be at the Frontline of Mpox Battle
Mpox was beaten back just to reemerge with a more virulent, deadly variant. Diagnostic testing is critical in fighting the disease.
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WHO Approves First Mpox IVD for Emergency Use to Expand Testing Access
The World Health Organization (WHO) listed Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay as the first mpox IVD under its Emergency Use Listing procedure.
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Emergency Department Syphilis Screening Boosts Diagnosis Rates
An emergency department dramatically increased screening and diagnosis rates for syphilis by offering optional tests for the STI.
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NIH Awards to Support Syphilis Diagnostics Innovation
The NIAID has awarded grants for 10 projects aimed at developing advanced diagnostic tools for congenital and adult syphilis.
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WHO Calls for Emergency Use Listing of Mpox Tests
WHO invited manufacturers of mpox IVDs to submit expressions of interest for Emergency Use Listing in response to rising cases in Africa.
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FDA Clears QuidelOrtho Syphilis Assay for VITROS Systems
QuidelOrtho received FDA 510(k) clearance for its VITROS syphilis assay, expanding its test portfolio to address the syphilis epidemic.
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Real-Time PCR Assay for Mpox Available from Eurofins
Eurofins has launched the Mplex Mpox, Orthopox real-time PCR assay for the qualitative detection and differentiation of the mpox virus.
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Virax Biolabs Announces Distribution Agreement for Mpox RT-PCR Kits in Europe, Middle East
Virax Biolabs secured a distribution agreement to commercialize Mpox detection kits across Europe and for Gulf Cooperation Council nations.
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Seegene Develops Mpox PCR Test Assays
Seegene Inc. has developed new PCR test assays to detect mpox aimed at aiding in global research and diagnostics efforts.
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FDA Grants Marketing Authorization for At-Home Syphilis Test
The FDA granted marketing authorization to NOWDiagnostics for its syphilis test, the first OTC at-home test to detect syphilis antibodies.
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Pregnant Women Undertested for STIs
A study highlights significant gaps in adherence to guideline-based testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea for pregnant women.
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Surge in STD Diagnoses Among Older Adults
A study by FAIR Health reveals a 4.8 percent increase in STD diagnoses among commercially insured patients from 2020 to 2023.
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Lab Test May Lead to Direction of HIV Cure
Researchers developed a new lab test to detect intact HIV infections with African strains, crucial for advancing global HIV cure efforts.
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Syphilis Cases are Rising, but Many Don’t Know the Symptoms
Syphilis cases are rising globally, yet many Americans remain unaware of its symptoms and treatment options.
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