Tests for early markers of Alzheimer's can be effective for understudied population at high risk

New blood tests that detect early changes associated with Alzheimer's disease are making diagnosis easier and more accessible ...
Reuters

Race for rapid Ebola test narrows to five potential manufacturers

Rapid test would aid response to outbreak that has killed hundreds Potential manufacturers based in West Africa, South Korea, U.S. Goal is to develop rapid tests for use on live patients Field trials ...
The Lancet

Urgent need for a reliable rapid diagnostic test for the Ebola epidemic caused by Bundibugyo virus in Africa

Copyright: © 2026 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. Although clinical diagnosis ...
People

American Doctor Identified as Hantavirus-Positive Cruise Passenger Explains How He Got His 'Mild Positive' Test Result

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld spoke from his biocontainment unit after the Department of Health and Human Services previously shared that a U.S. passenger had tested 'mildly PCR positive' CNN/Instagram; AFP ...
Forbes

Jay Bhattacharya Called Test-Negative Study Design ‘Crap.’ Here’s How We Know Whether Vaccines Measured With It Are Effective

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 5: Jayanta Bhattacharya, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, speaks at his confirmation hearing before the Senate ...
WebMD

RSV Tests: Rapid Antigen Tests and rRT-PCR

It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...
Game Rant

Steam's Ratings Explained: From Mostly Negative to Overwhelmingly Positive

Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...
E!

Bahamian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine, Painkillers: A Deep Dive Into a New Study

Some fish in the Bahamas are experiencing a different kind of spring break—whether they want to or not. Sharks in the waters surrounding a remote area of the tropical island have tested positive for ...
Cancer Research

Abstract 5099: HPV serology for rapid detection of HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer

Cancer Res (2026) 86 (7_Supplement): 5099. HPV16 (human papillomavirus) is a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) in the US. Antibodies to HPV16 early antigens are detectable in serum samples ...
Phys.org

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 microbiological analysis methods take up to 24 hours, are costly, and ...
Medical Xpress

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 produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Sharks in the Bahamas Test Positive for Drugs, Including Cocaine and Painkillers, in a New Study

Sharks in the Bahamas, including the Caribbean reef sharks, are ingesting drugs, a new study suggests. Reinhard Dirscherl / ullstein bild via Getty Images Sharks in the Bahamas are ingesting ...