University of Southampton
Saliva Samples Slow to Catch On for Large-Scale Coronavirus Testing
A number of diagnostic labs have considered saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 testing but decided against it, while other groups continue to pursue it.
Cutoff Values for Blood Test to Determine Heart Attack May Be Imperfect
In a hospital setting, 1 in 20 patients had cardiac troponin levels above the cut off for diagnosing a heart attack, including patients with no clinical signs of one.
University of Edinburgh, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Team Up on Antimicrobial Resistance
The institutes will lead a program investigating antimicrobial resistance in India and developing new diagnostic technologies to support antibiotic stewardship.
Point-of-Care Testing With BioFire Respiratory Panel Helps Optimize Treatments in UK Trial
While point-of-care molecular testing of patients with respiratory illness wasn't associated with lower antibiotic use, patients tested had shorter drug courses.