A significant number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases continue to go undetected due to the limited sensitivity of smear microscopy, the most commonly used diagnostic test for TB in India.

In winter, various respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza (flu), pneumonia, and COVID-19 are prevalent at the same ...

WHO said the decision builds on earlier emergency approvals and reflects the continued need for affordable, fast COVID-19 testing even after the pandemic’s emergency phase.

Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhD, MPH, MBA, FNAP, summarizes the practical parts of the 2023 ACVIM consensus update on leptospirosis and explains what it means for general practice. She covers the biggest shift ...

As the cold and flu season approaches, the rising cases of COVID-19 in the United States raise significant concerns for public health. With the holiday season bringing increased travel and gatherings, ...

On 17 December 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the prequalification of two rapid antigen diagnostic tests ...

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Gorakhpur: Conventional smear microscopy, though widely used in India, misses detection of many tuberculosis (TB) cases, ...

Launched less than three years ago, the system may be changing how point-of-care tests are used in doctor's offices and emergency rooms.

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

Roche has secured regulatory green lights in both the U.S. and Europe to begin shipping its first point-of-care test for whooping cough amid a worldwide surge in cases and the recent deaths of infants ...