New COVID detection technique is faster and more accurate

Researchers have developed a faster, more accurate detection technique to test for COVID-19.

Alan Flurry-U. Georgia • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~4 min

Test quickly detects breast cancer with a tiny drop of spit

In early testing, a hand-held device detected breast cancer from a tiny sample of spit in less than five seconds.

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
Feb. 19, 2024 ~3 min


How effective are COVID self-tests?

"...the results of our study are impressive. Evidence shows that self-testing is an effective tool to prevent transmission of SARS-COV-2..."

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
Feb. 9, 2024 ~7 min

What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them

Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.

Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University • conversation
Feb. 5, 2024 ~8 min

Chip can tell if lung cancer treatment is working in just weeks

A new device that uses a blood sample can tell if a lung cancer treatment is effective at the four-week mark.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~7 min

Lab on a chip may offer made-to-order medical testing

A new "lab on a chip" that can be 3D-printed in just 30 minutes could make on-the-spot medical testing widely accessible.

Keila DePape-McGill • futurity
Dec. 18, 2023 ~4 min

Mailing HPV test kits to patients boosts cervical cancer screening

Mailing HPV test kits directly to patients increases cervical cancer screening rates, a new study shows.

Alden Woods-U. Washington • futurity
Nov. 30, 2023 ~7 min

Skin patch predicts anaphylaxis in food allergy test

Measuring water loss from the skin can predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges before it becomes clinically evident, say researchers.

U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 9, 2023 ~5 min


Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests

Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, a review shows.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Contrast dye shortage cut assessments for stroke patients

A shortage of contrast dye last year reduced the number of assessments of stroke patients at hospitals across the country, a new study shows.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Aug. 17, 2023 ~4 min

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