HHS has allocated $4 million to expand rapid syphilis testing in emergency departments and nontraditional settings, aiming to address a 700% rise in congenital syphilis cases over the past decade, according to agency data.
Monash University study finds different testing algorithms work best for pregnant women versus men who have sex with men.
Mpox is evolving into a significant global health threat due in part to limited diagnostic tools and treatments.
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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An emergency department dramatically increased screening and diagnosis rates for syphilis by offering optional tests for the STI.
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The NIAID has awarded grants for 10 projects aimed at developing advanced diagnostic tools for congenital and adult syphilis.
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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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QuidelOrtho received FDA 510(k) clearance for its VITROS syphilis assay, expanding its test portfolio to address the syphilis epidemic.
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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 secured a distribution agreement to commercialize Mpox detection kits across Europe and for Gulf Cooperation Council nations.
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Seegene Inc. has developed new PCR test assays to detect mpox aimed at aiding in global research and diagnostics efforts.
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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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A study highlights significant gaps in adherence to guideline-based testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea for pregnant women.
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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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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 globally, yet many Americans remain unaware of its symptoms and treatment options.
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There has been significant rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), underscoring the need for improved STI testing and diagnostics.
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Syphilis cases in Tennessee have surged among women, due to insufficient prenatal testing and treatment, compounded by a penicillin shortage.
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