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New PCR test rapidly detects all variants of COVID
Researchers at Rutgers University have pioneered a cutting-edge PCR test that can accurately and quickly identify all variants of COVID.
The Rutgers University polymerase chain...
Answering healthcare needs with point-of-care testing
With its advanced point-of-care testing abilities, the LumiraDx platform is enhancing the delivery of care for both patients and healthcare practitioners.
Founded in 2014, LumiraDx...
Montelukast drug for asthma blocks vital COVID-19 protein
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat asthma and allergies – montelukast – can...
Mosquito nets prevent 40% of child deaths from malaria
A groundbreaking 22-year study has unveiled the effectiveness of mosquito nets, finding that the relatively inexpensive malaria prevention equipment can significantly increase a child’s...
UV-C air disinfection: A powerful weapon for combatting airborne diseases
Troy Cowan, coordinator of the Ultraviolet Working Group at the International Ultraviolet Association outlines the integral role of UV-C air disinfection in fighting the...
500 days of COVID-19: Scientists discover world’s longest COVID infection
UK researchers have discovered the world's longest COVID infection, identifying a patient that carried the disease for a total of 505 days.
Performed by experts...
Using machine learning to identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Experts from the University of Nottingham have developed software that can identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmitted between humans, animals and the environment.
The groundbreaking software combines...
Air pollutants elevate the risk of COVID-19 infection
Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet have identified that high levels of air pollutants can increase the risk of catching COVID-19, revealing unprecedented dangers of...
Researchers identify promising drugs for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
New research has identified key signalling pathways that, when blocked by existing drug candidates, limit the reproduction of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic...
CDC data aids in reducing future virus outbreak risks
A research team from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data regarding COVID-19 among healthcare professionals and explained how...
COVID-19 infection may be a cause of male infertility
Novel research has potentially uncovered a shocking long-term symptom of COVID-19, revealing that the disease might cause male infertility.
Firuza Parikh and Rajesh Parikh pioneered...
New antigen-based vaccine protects against all variants of COVID-19
Results from an Austrian study have illuminated that a new antigen-based vaccine is proficient at protecting people from all variants of COVID-19.
Pioneered by a...
UV LED lights effectively kill HIV and COVID-19 in 30 seconds
A University of Toronto Scarborough investigation has found that UV LED lights can destroy HIV and coronaviruses in just 30 seconds.
The team killed both...
Nanobodies may stop infection from a range of COVID-19 variants
Two studies performed by a team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet has identified that nanobodies from an alpaca may be effective at neutralising...
Strengthening Europe’s defences against antimicrobial resistance
With a particular focus on tackling antimicrobial resistance this year, we speak to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control about how it...
Hand hygiene compliance: Manual observation is no longer acceptable
Driving improvement of the most important infection prevention practice – hand hygiene compliance.
Well before COVID-19, Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) were leading to mortality rates...
IgA antibodies may protect unvaccinated people from COVID-19 infection
A new investigation has revealed that IgA antibodies may prevent some individuals who are unvaccinated from contracting COVID-19.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have...
Combatting antimicrobial resistance with automated and fast PCR testing
Dr Beryl Oppenheim, Senior Director, Medical Affairs at Cepheid, an industry-leading company in molecular diagnostics, provides insights into how their cutting-edge technology can alleviate...
WHO: Urgent investment needed to enhance treatment for tuberculosis
With World TB Day approaching on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for investment to advance research, support, awareness, and treatment...
Innovative COVID-19 PCR test distinguishes all SARS-CoV-2 variants
US researchers have developed a cutting-edge COVID-19 PCR test that identifies infection and the specific variant of the disease.
Created by researchers at ResearchPath LLC...