It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...

Introduction Urgent, tailored and equitable action is needed to address the alarming rise in syphilis rates in Canada. In the last decade, the rates of infectious syphilis have increased by 345% in ...

A randomized clinical trial involving patients with gram-negative bacterial infection reports that rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures is not superior to ...

A simple test developed at Washington State University could eventually allow astronauts and others in round-the-clock occupations to monitor their biological rhythms in just minutes using a drop of ...

Worldwide, billions of people rely on water sources whose hygienic quality is unclear or difficult to monitor. Conventional microbiological analysis methods take up to 24 hours, are costly, and ...

ACUTE respiratory distress syndrome subtypes can now be rapidly identified at the bedside, with new prospective data confirming that distinct inflammatory profiles are linked to significantly ...

A dark line on your home COVID test usually means you're positive and have a lot of the virus. Even if the line is faint, consider the test positive and be cautious to avoid spreading COVID. The test ...

Xylazine, a veterinary sedative not approved for human use, has become increasingly prevalent in the illicit drug supply across the United States. It is frequently identified in combination with ...

PHOENIX — A new rapid test for Valley Fever developed in Phoenix is getting ready to go on the market and will be a game-changer for doctors in diagnosing the disease. Valley Fever is a disease that ...

A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient. The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found ...

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 ...