People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by Northwestern University. The test will allow doctors to diagnose infections during ...

Researchers have developed a new rapid sputum-based test that can identify the presence of a key driver of severe asthma, white blood cells. A simple, rapid testing device has the potential to detect ...

A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each individual patient. The test applies different antibiotics to bacteria found ...

The rapid test detects the Bundibugyo virus associated with the current outbreak and can support the diagnosis of both symptomatic individuals and deceased patients.

Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...

As rapid antigen tests become one of Saskatchewan’s primary tools in the fight against the pandemic’s fifth wave, most residents have at least one of the small boxes at home. But when should those ...

At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what health ...

Welcome to what some experts say is the country’s second largest COVID wave since the start of the pandemic. In the past few weeks, there’s been a striking increase in new cases, hospitalizations, and ...