They can result in false negatives, but they remain a valuable tool in stopping the spread of Covid-19. Here’s how to use them most effectively. By Dana G. Smith We’ve all heard the anecdotes: Your ...

Last week, I was about to go on a date, and because I'm severely immunocompromised, we agreed he would take a COVID test ...

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 ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become an easy way to self-diagnose. But current tests have drawbacks, such as the length of time it takes to get an answer, or how accurately the test can identify a ...

An Atlantic region scientist who studies immune system responses to viruses says he supports the further cut back in COVID-19 PCR testing, which takes effect in New Brunswick today, while an infection ...

At-home coronavirus screening has become a way of life for many Californians, but some medical experts are now cautioning that one test may not be enough to definitively determine whether someone is ...

Taking a COVID-19 test at home seems simple enough: If you get a line, you're positive for the coronavirus. But what if your ...

Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator (CARB-X) will award up to US$1.8 million to biotechnology company, Visby Medical, to develop a portable rapid polymerase chain ...

Vivalytic test detects Candida auris in under an hour at the point of care, making it the world's first test suitable for screenings. Candida auris infection rates are on the rise in Germany and can ...

Waiblingen – Bosch Healthcare Solutions (BHCS) has introduced a new PCR test Vivalytic Bordetella, expanding the Vivalytic analysis platform's capabilities to include whooping cough. This test can ...