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Roche to launch SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test, allowing fast triage decisions at POC
Roche has announced that it will launch a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test in late September for markets accepting the CE Mark, according to a press release from the company. Roche also intends to file for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Effectiveness of Cloth Masks Depends on Type of Covering
Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask while out in public has become the recommended practice. However, many still question the effectiveness of this.
Dogs Trained to Sniff Out COVID-19 from Saliva Samples
Man’s best friend has risked life and limb to save humans for centuries. Now, researchers in Germany have discovered that pooches may be useful in the fight against COVID-19 as well, along with the added benefit that such testing would be non-invasive. In fact, some people believe disease-sniffing dogs may give clinical laboratory testing a run for its money.
Researchers Develop a Fast, Accurate, Low-Cost COVID-19 Test
A new low-cost diagnostic test for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quickly delivers accurate results without the need for sophisticated equipment, according to a study published August 27 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Teng Xu of the Vision Medicals Center for Infectious Diseases, Tieying Hou of the Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Bing Gu of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Jianwei Wang of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, and colleagues.
Breakthrough in Using Stem Cells to Treat Enteric Nervous System Disorders
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.
Innovating the Lab on Three Levels
Historically, clinical labs have measured success by optimizing performance—focusing on efficiency, turnaround time, workflow, and volume.
Sask Polytech doubles seats in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists program
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is doubling the number of seats in its Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists (CLXT) program to address a shortage in the province.
Smartphone Apps Changing How Consumers Access Clinical Data
More consumers are using smartphone applications (apps) to manage different aspects of their healthcare. That fact should put clinical laboratories and anatomic pathology groups on the alert, because a passive “wait and see” strategy for making relevant services and lab test information available via mobile apps could cause patients to choose other labs that do offer such services.
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