All Clinical & Diagnostics articles – Page 8
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NewsA rapid test using a mobile phone will be able to identify the most severe cases of imported malaria within minutes
A new malaria tool uses a mobile phone to combine rapid diagnostic tests with video analysis and is capable not only of detecting the infection in under six minutes but also of predicting which patients may develop severe forms of malaria.
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NewsInstitut Pasteur issues statement on U.S. administration’s attacks against biomedical research, global public health action and vaccination
For several months now, the current U.S. administration has consistently attacked and endeavored to weaken biomedical research and public health action in the United States and worldwide with unparalleled vigor, the Institut Pasteur has said in a new statement.
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NewsGlowing bacterial sensors detect gut illness in mice before symptoms emerge
Researchers have engineered gut bacteria that dim their fluorescent glow in the presence of illness. Their findings could improve how we diagnose problems in the gut by using bacteria that already live there.
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NewsIn rare cases, autoantibodies can cause severe reactions to a live-attenuated virus Chikungunya vaccine that has been discontinued in the U.S.
A new study shows that preexisting autoantibodies in a small subset of the population can allow weakened vaccine viruses to escape control, explaining some adverse events tied to one kind of Chikungunya vaccine, which is no longer available in the U.S.
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NewsSerum interleukin-8 can tell pulmonary aspergillosis from bacterial pneumonia in patients with liver failure
Scientists found serum interleukin-8 can be used to differentiate invasive pulmonary aspergillosis from bacterial pneumonia in patients with HBV-associated acute-on-chronic liver failure.
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News‘Nudging’ both patients and providers boosts flu vaccine numbers
Patients were 28 per cent more likely to get a flu shot when they got a text message reminder and their primary care provider already had an order for the shot waiting, new research showed.
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NewsAntibiotic therapy: is shorter just as effective?
Shorter-duration antibiotic therapy shows comparable success to longer-duration treatment in children with community-acquired pneumonia. However, a general conclusion about a shortened treatment duration is not possible, Tthe authors of a new study say.
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NewsStudy suggests link between viral infection and ALS
Researchers have made a potentially game-changing discovery about the development of devastating motor neuron diseases. They identified a specific type of mouse — the CC023 strain — that responds to a viral infection in a way that looks remarkably similar to humans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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NewsMore investigations needed into Wumei Pills-Lactobacillus Reuteri-intestinal stem cell axis for chemotherapy-Induced mucositis
A new letter appraising a recent study suggests the reported benefits of WMP and Lactobacillus reuteri in chemotherapy-induced mucositis are promising, but stronger causal and analytical foundations are needed.
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NewsExpert consensus on clinical applications of fecal microbiota transplantation for chronic liver disease
To assist clinicians in rapidly mastering and standardizing the clinical application of FMT for chronic liver disease, an expert consensus has been developed to address key aspects of FMT application and provide reference and guidance for clinical practice.
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FeaturesFrom Petri dishes to chips: what can microbiology learn from microfluidics?
Microfluidics is a fast-growing field focused on manipulating tiny volumes of fluid, often within channels no wider than a human hair. Despite its potential, around 90% of microbial experiments are still carried out under static conditions. So, what are we missing by ignoring flow? And how can microfluidics help close the gap?
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NewsBreath carries clues to gut microbiome health
Researchers have shown that disease-associated bacteria in the gut can be detected through exhaled breath. They found that chemicals released by gut microbes and captured from the breath of children and mice can reveal the composition of the bacteria living in the intestines.
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NewsMajor clinical trial provides definitive evidence of impacts of steroid treatment on severe brain infection
A major UK clinical trial has shown that adding the corticosteroid dexamethasone to standard antiviral treatment for encephalitis, caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) does not improve long-term outcomes overall, although early use may lead to better recovery.
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NewsValneva provides update on Chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ®
Valneva SE has announced that the company has decided to voluntarily withdraw the biologics license application (BLA) and Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its chikungunya vaccine, IXCHIQ® , in the United States, following suspension of the license by the FDA.
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News58% of patients affected by 2022 mpox outbreak report lasting physical symptoms
A cohort study found that more than half of those diagnosed with mpox during the 2022 outbreak still had lingering physical effects 11 to 18 months later.
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NewsPregnant women hospitalized for COVID-19, and their newborns, have higher complication risk
When hospitalized for COVID-19, pregnant women — and their eventual newborn children — have a higher risk of complications. Research revealed that pregnant women were nearly 3.5 times more likely than non-pregnant women to require respiratory support when hospitalized for COVID-19.
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NewsA CRISPR fingerprint of pathogenic Candida auris fungi
Precision diagnostic platform integrating CRISPR and single molecule technology with AI enables rapid and accurate detection of drug-resistant Candida auris pathogens.
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NewsResearch reveals hidden diversity of E. coli driving diabetic foot infections
New research has shed light on the diversity and characteristics of E. coli strains that drive diabetic foot infections, providing the first comprehensive genomic characterisation of E. coli strains isolated directly from diabetic foot ulcers across multiple continents.
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NewsNew test could help pinpoint IBD diagnosis, study finds
A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition, a study suggests. The luminescent reporter lights up when it detects a molecule linked to gut inflammation.
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NewsInjectable hydrogel-mediated co-delivery of oncolytic adenovirus and melphalan for retinoblastoma control and vision preservation
The collagen-based hydrogel enabled controlled oncolytic adenovirus and melphalan release and sustained retention. This approach eradicated retinoblastoma tumors and restored normal ocular structure and visual function following intravitreal administration.