Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes. The test uses the DASH rapid PCR system, originally developed for COVID, ...

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB skin test appointments will be unavailable from February 16 through ...

NEW YORK – Hitachi High-Tech and molecular diagnostics firm EliTechGroup said Thursday that they have formed a collaboration, manufacturing, and supply agreement to support the development and ...

This story has been updated with new information from health districts in Washoe and Clark counties that they are no longer offering the previous season's COVID vaccine. Nevadans seeking a COVID ...

A new biotechnology company in McKinney has ambitions to become the world’s first fully integrated platform for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing — the same technology behind a common COVID-19 ...

A $30 million merger among Community Direct DX (CDx), Scienetix, and the R&D division of Advanta Genetics has formed McKinney-based OSPRI, a next-generation biotechnology company and “one of the world ...

An expert panel convened by the nation’s top post-acute care medical organization has recommended against the routine use of urine PCR tests to diagnose urinary tract infections. Such tests have ...

Parkland Health and Walgreens will offer free HIV testing in Dallas on Friday, June 27, for National HIV Testing Day. Testing is available from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at three specific Walgreens ...

Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information campaign from KFF, are teaming up with health departments and community groups to offer free rapid HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing at more ...

Walgreens and Greater Than HIV/STDs, a public information campaign from KFF, are joining with health departments and community organizations to provide free rapid HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C testing ...