Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

Alcohol test strips, commonly used to check saliva or breast milk for traces of alcohol before driving or infant feeding, were shown to detect contaminants in medicinal syrups and raw materials in ...

Word uti concept, urinary tract infection inscription on cubes in doctor hands. A new rapid test could make sure people with urinary tract infections get the best antibiotic The test checks how ...

A rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Jennifer L. Reed, M.D., ...

Since Froedtert Hospital adopted the test, the mortality rate for sepsis patients has decreased by 42% and hospital length of stay has been reduced by nearly two days for patients with a suspected ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will allow doctors to diagnose infections during ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly accurate diagnostic delivers results to patients in just 15 minutes—up to ...

Sepsis contributes to one in three hospital deaths annually and is the most costly condition to treat. Early detection remains a persistent challenge because symptoms often mimic a wide range of other ...

The new PCR test aids in the diagnosis of infectious causes of vaginitis through the detection of bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis and yeast associated with candida vaginitis. The test ...

A new same-day detection strategy shows how simple, low-cost lab steps can uncover Salmonella in meats, vegetables, and dairy far faster than traditional methods. This could offer a powerful tool for ...