Canadian scientists have developed a blood test and portable device that can determine the onset of sepsis faster and more ...

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind device to profile the immune function of newborns. Using a single drop of ...

David AuCoin, Ph.D., shares insights from his lab’s work developing prototype rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases ...

Based on the reaffirmation evidence update, the USPSTF concludes that screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy has a substantial net benefit. Early, universal screening for syphilis infection is ...

In a busy clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, a clinician performs a rapid syphilis test on a pregnant woman. Within 15 minutes, the results are in — she is infected — and treatment can begin ...

Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The infection can also be passed from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy. As a cause of genital ...

Syphilis certainly isn't new ... Any urgent care will have the test — and health departments have what’s called a rapid test. The test gives instant results, and in some cases, offers same ...

The Regional Stop Syphilis Public Launch Event is happening ... The Norfolk Health Department is launching a rapid finger-stick test that gives instant results, and in some cases, offers same ...

Left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious and even ... Fortunately, screening soon could become easier with new rapid blood tests, which can deliver results about 15 minutes after a finger ...

The INSTI® Multiplex HIV-1/2 Syphilis Antibody Test delivers highly accurate results in just 60 seconds with a single sample—the fastest dual HIV/syphilis rapid test available. Now included in ...

MANILA, Philippines — Biologists at the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Science have developed an alternative and more cost-effective rapid test ... and syphilis (0.17 percent).

Sexually transmitted infections are rising in Europe, especially gonorrhea and syphilis ... It is possible now to self-test for HIV, with a rapid blood test at homeImage: ALICE/BSIP/IMAGO Reported ...