The low-cost test developed by Professor Vinayak Dravid and research professor Gajendra Shekhawat builds on an existing ...

A team of Northwestern University scientists spanning disciplines have developed new technology that could lead to the ...

As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2 million in the ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test may become a viable option for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in the stool of adults with HIV, according to the results of a recent study.

FAU researchers have been awarded a five-year NIH grant to address the urgent need for a reliable, rapid and affordable ...

Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate ...

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with ...

So far, the WHO has recommended molecular sputum tests for people living with HIV, in addition to urine antigen detection (TB-LAM). However, access to these diagnostics remains limited in many ...

Newer tests that detect both HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen (an earlier marker of HIV infection) are now the gold standard for diagnosis, but require clinical labs to run results, contributing ...

Molecular stool test shows promise in improving TB detection in adults with HIV, offering a simpler, non-invasive diagnostic option.