Smartphone rapid test detects microbiologically contaminated water in less than a minute

Worldwide, billions of people rely on water sources whose hygienic quality is unclear or difficult to monitor. Conventional ...

Rapid urine test identifies effective UTI antibiotics in about six hours

Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that ...
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Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute

For many communities, water safety is still a guessing game. A clear stream or ...
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New rapid urine test could revolutionize treatment of UTIs

Key Takeaways A new rapid test can identify bacteria causing a UTI in less than six hoursIt currently takes two to three days ...
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New rapid DNA testing helps TBI speed up investigations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is using rapid DNA testing technology to help speed up investigations, and News 2 got a look at how it works. “This technology has been ...
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Trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections

Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative study led by the University of Oxford and University of Antwerp, report that ...
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Rapid urine test could select UTI antibiotics within hours

Scientists say a rapid test that identifies which antibiotics will work for urinary tract infections by testing directly from urine samples could allow same-day prescribing and reduce unnecessary ...

Meridian Township police debut new rapid drug test tool

The Meridian Township Police Department is now utilizing a new tool for drug testing called TruNarc, with the ability to ...