Category: Diagnostics & Testing

Diagnostics & Testing

Self-Check Device Shows Promise for Remote Lung Assessments

A proof-of-concept study demonstrated that the handheld device captures lung sounds with accuracy comparable to a digital stethoscope.

Diagnostics & Testing

The CDC’s Test for Bird Flu Works, but It Has Issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn’t harmed the agency’s outbreak response.

Diagnostics & Testing

FDA Authorizes Roche 4-in-1 Test for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV

The FDA issued emergency use authorization to Roche's cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test, the company reports.

Diagnostics

Eliminating Racial Bias in Spirometry/PFT Interpretation

Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients.

Testing

CRISPR-Based Test Reduces Mpox Detection Time to Under an Hour

Using gene editing proteins combined with nanopore sensing technology, new research shows that testing for pathogens could become faster and more accessible.

Training

IngMar Medical Launches Aurora Simulation Manikin

IngMar Medical has released Aurora, a medical simulation manikin used to train clinicians in all forms of ventilation, according to a company news release.