Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min

Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min


Phone vibration tool detects how well blood will clot

A medical test uses smartphone vibrations and a single drop of blood to detect how well blood will clot. "Almost everyone who has a phone can use this."

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~8 min

Survey: Unavailable COVID-19 testing may lead to risk-taking

Lack of available COVID-19 testing may lead people to riskier behavior, a 2020 survey of more than 1,100 people in the United States found.

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
Feb. 14, 2022 ~6 min

One-legged stance tests balance after concussion

A 30-second single-leg stance could be an effective way to detect subtle deficiencies in a child's balance after a concussion, research shows.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 2, 2022 ~7 min

New COVID-19 test is fast, accurate, and low-cost

A new COVID test combines the speed of over-the-counter antigen tests with the accuracy of PCR tests that are processed in medical labs and hospitals.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 1, 2022 ~6 min

Test uses ‘sloppy beacons’ to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new rapid test that can detect all known COVID-19 variants, including Omicron, could guide treatment and identify high-risk patients, researchers say.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~4 min

Testing dried blood spots can gauge elephant health

Using dried spots of blood from elephants is a viable way to evaluate their health, research shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~6 min


When should you take an at-home COVID test?

"If you have COVID-19 symptoms and test positive on an at-home test, you have COVID-19. You don’t need to get another test to confirm the results."

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 5, 2022 ~11 min

How can the US improve COVID-19 testing?

The US is still on its heels when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Will mailing free at-home tests or reimbursement make a difference?

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~8 min

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