urinary tract infection
The €4.5 million ($4.2 million) effort is led by researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institute and aims to deliver lateral flow tests and point-of-care devices.
Molecular Panel Use for UTI Diagnosis Increasing Despite Lack of Clinical Evidence for Tests
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Using claims data, researchers saw an uptick in urinary tract infections diagnosed with pricey molecular panels, notwithstanding their limited clinical evidence.
The University of Maryland spinout said it plans to launch a point-of-care urinary tract infection test by 2025, followed by three more tests by 2028.
Sysmex Astrego Wins £8M Prize for UTI Antibiotic Susceptibility Test
Uppsala, Sweden-based Sysmex Astrego won the Longitude Prize for the PA-100 AST System that delivers antibiotic susceptibility test results in 45 minutes.
Astek Diagnostics, MedStar Health Research Institute Extend Partnership Around UTI Detection System
Astek's Jiddu system uses single-use sample cartridges and a fluorescence analyzer that detects bacteria and generates an antibiotic susceptibility profile.