Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, a review shows.
Contrast dye shortage cut assessments for stroke patients
A shortage of contrast dye last year reduced the number of assessments of stroke patients at hospitals across the country, a new study shows.
Breath test flags COVID-19 in less than a minute
A new breath test quickly identifies people infected with COVID. It provides results in less than a minute.
Breath test flags COVID-19 in less than a minute
A new breath test quickly identifies people infected with COVID. It provides results in less than a minute.
Sinusitis test could shield kids from unneeded antibiotics
Using a nasal swab to test kids with suspected sinusitis could slash the use of unneeded antibiotics, a new study shows.
Quick finger-prick test spots hidden trich infection
A new test would use just a drop of blood to test for the STI Trichomonas vaginalis, also called trich.
More staff COVID testing saved nursing home resident lives
“…frequent COVID surveillance testing protected nursing home residents and undoubtedly saved lives,” says Brian McGarry.
More staff COVID testing saved nursing home resident lives
“…frequent COVID surveillance testing protected nursing home residents and undoubtedly saved lives,” says Brian McGarry.
Reflected light reveals bacteria in a drop of blood
By shining a laser on a drop of blood, mucus, or wastewater, researchers can use the light reflecting back to positively identify bacteria.
Paid sick leave boosts cancer screenings
More people in the US get cancer screening when employers are mandated to provide paid sick leave, research finds.