The cases of H3N2 flu have been reported in Delhi and other NCR cities. A recent survey said that nearly 69% of households in Delhi-NCR have reported at least one member down with flu-like illness ...

The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of infections in high-risk settings.

PCR is a mainstay in diagnostics, but whether a sample is collected at a clinic or at home, such tests require sending a sample to a lab and then waiting for results. A new FDA authorized ...

Rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in the intensive care unit (ICU) resulted in improved antibiotic stewardship relative to standard care but could not demonstrate non-inferiority in the ...

Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing has been forecast by experts who have applied machine learning to DNA profiling. From medical diagnostics to forensic tests and national security, PCR ...

As the nation experiences what many experts believe is the second-largest wave of COVID infections since the pandemic started, many Americans will be checking to make sure they don’t have the ...

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, announced today that it has ...

RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infections in your lungs, nose, and throat. It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Whole blood PCR testing was more effective than plasma for detecting West Nile virus. Cerebrospinal fluid PCR ...

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test detects genetic material from a pathogen or abnormal cell sample. Ways of collecting samples include a nasal swab, a saliva swab, or taking a sample of blood.

The government is offering another round of free at-home COVID tests to Americans in time for the holiday season. As flu and RSV season kick into full swing, precautions meant to keep families healthy ...