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 ...

New Tongue-Swab TB Test Could Help Eradicate The Disease, WHO Says

Rapid near-point-of-care molecular tests using tongue swabs can help end TB, enabling diagnosis and treatment to begin within ...
Infectious Disease Advisor

The 3 Types of HIV Testing: What Should Your Patients Know?

What are the three types of HIV tests available to patients, how do they differ, and how can patients determine the best ...

California used faulty DUI tests for nearly 10 years, state Justice Department says

Following an audit, however, the state Justice Department determined only a small number of cases involved the faulty ...
The Lancet

Who to test and reflex testing for hepatitis D virus infection: evidence and rationale to inform policy recommendations and future directions

Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Low-cost test aims to spot fake drugs faster

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a cheap, simple test that identifies counterfeit and ...
International Monetary Fund

The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI)

The Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) provides prompt financial assistance to any IMF member country facing an urgent balance of payments need. The RFI is one of the facilities under the General ...