Last week, I was about to go on a date, and because I'm severely immunocompromised, we agreed he would take a COVID test ...

The polymerase chain reaction — or PCR — test is the gold standard for detecting infection for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and billions of such tests have been conducted worldwide. Now, due to this ...

But despite the exciting potential of PCR for many fields, the current system underpinning commercial tests can be unfeasible, Chun contends. PCR systems are expensive, so most manufacturers rent ...

The following is a summary of “How likely is it that a virus or bacteria is causing a patient’s symptoms? A new approach to interpret the outcome from multi-pathogen PCR,” published in the January ...

He confirmed the PCR test system would be radically overhauled on May 13 to only conduct them through pathology clinics. The government told Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday that maintaining the ...

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The following is a summary of “Hospital and mortality burden of COVID-19 compared with influenza in Denmark: a national observational cohort study, 2022–24,” published in the January 2025 issue of ...

Unlike traditional polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which requires thermal cycling, isothermal methods simplify the testing ...

Since strangles is highly contagious, strict isolation is the first step in preventing further outbreaks. Horses infected or ...

Norman Regional Health System is alerting the community tonight about a surge they say they're seeing in flu and RSV cases.

Roche has obtained U.S. government green lights allowing its point-of-care testing system to be used to screen for multiple ...

In 2024, the Zika virus testing market generated USD 232.7 million, highlighting a growing demand for early detection and effective screening solutions. The continued global emphasis on infectious ...