Rapid Testing for STIs on the Horizon
Linear Diagnostics has secured funding to finalize and clinically validate a rapid, accurate STI diagnostic platform.
Category: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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WHO Approves First Mpox IVD for Emergency Use to Expand Testing Access
The World Health Organization (WHO) listed Abbott’s Alinity m MPXV assay as the first mpox IVD under its Emergency Use Listing procedure.
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Seegene Develops Mpox PCR Test Assays
Seegene Inc. has developed new PCR test assays to detect mpox aimed at aiding in global research and diagnostics efforts.
Rise in Syphilis Cases Prompts More Testing During Pregnancy
Syphilis cases in Tennessee have surged among women, due to insufficient prenatal testing and treatment, compounded by a penicillin shortage.
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Testmate Health Raises $6M for At-Home STI Test
Testmate Health secured $6 million in seed funding to develop an OTC self-test for STIs, initially targeting chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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CARB-X Funds Development of POC Home Test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Scout received funding to develop a test to detect and differentiate between Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis quickly.
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Is Social Stigma Hobbling Syphilis Testing?
To increase the amount of syphilis testing, labs need to remove moral judgement and acknowledge the STI as just another infection.
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STI Epidemic: Lab Professionals Are Key to Stemming the Tide
To stem the tide of the STI epidemic, health care must work together through education, prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
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AMA Launches Toolkit for HIV, STIs, Hepatitis, and TB Screening
Thee American Medical Association launched a new toolkit to help increase screenings for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent tuberculosis.
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National Birth Defects Awareness Month Highlights Need for Increased Congenital Syphilis Testing
Emphasizing the healthcare disparities through increased testing for effective prevention of congenital syphilis needs addressing.
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NOWDx Submits De Novo Classification Request to the FDA for OTC Syphilis Test
NOWDiagnostics submitted a De Novo Classification Request to the U.S. FDA for the company’s First to Know at-home syphilis test.
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FDA Details Herpes Tests that May Produce False Reactive Results
The FDA is providing this information to educate health care providers and clinical laboratory staff and reduce the risk of false results.
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Trinity Biotech Ships New HIV Test to Kenya
The company began commercial shipments as part of the initial purchase order for 2.5 million tests, with further shipments scheduled.
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QuidelOrtho Gets FDA Clearance for Multiplex Molecular Platform and Herpes Simplex Virus Assay
QuidelOrtho received 510(K) clearance from the FDA for its innovative Savanna PCR platform and Savanna HSV 1+2/VZV in vitro diagnostic test
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Why Diagnosing HIV Before Symptoms Show is Critical
HIV can hide in the body for many years before symptoms appear. Meanwhile, it is quietly killing part of the immune system.Â
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FDA Grants Marketing Authorization for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea At-Home Test
The FDA granted marketing authorization to a diagnostic test for chlamydia and gonorrhea with at-home sample collection.
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Ash Wellness Presents Data on STI, HIV Testing Access Barriers in Atlanta
Ash Wellness announced new community data on its StopHIVATL campaign to address the STI and HIV epidemic in Atlanta.
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WHO Releases New Guidance on STI Testing, Diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) shared updated guidance on testing and diagnosing sexually transmitted infections (STI).
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