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QIAGEN Launches QIAprep& Plasmodium Kit to Strengthen Malaria Research and Surveillance Efforts
QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch of the QIAprep& Plasmodium Kit and two companion assays to support malaria research and surveillance efforts.
Celebrating 30 years of innovation
Solventum celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking advancements in wound care with 3M VAC Therapy and skin protection with 3M Cavilon Skin Care Solutions. These two pioneering product technologies have transformed how Solventum approaches wound management and skin integrity, offering patients and healthcare professionals unparalleled standards of care.
Good pressure makes for better wound closure
Chronic wounds can profoundly impact the lives of patients – limiting mobility, causing pain and diminishing quality of life. For many, these wounds represent not just a physical challenge but an emotional and psychological burden as well. Thankfully, advancements in medical technology like single use and portative Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT), are changing the narrative in acute and community settings. Dr Hajnal Gabriela Illes, infectious diseases physician and EWMA member, explains why the technology could be such a gamechanger for hard-to-heal wounds.
Diagnostics for vaccinepreventable diseases
Laboratory tests for vaccine-preventable diseases support diagnosis of acute cases and determination of individual immune status. EUROIMMUN offers an extensive portfolio of serological tests for detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against different pathogens, together with PCR-based assays for direct detection of selected parameters.
Advancing gastroenteritis diagnostics
Gastroenteritis is a leading cause of hospital admissions, straining healthcare resources with costly and time-consuming diagnostic workflows. LiquidArray Gastrointestinal from Bruker offers a rapid, precise diagnostic solution, enabling more efficient disease management and improved patient outcomes.
TB: IGRA insights
The diagnostic approach for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) presents multiple potential pathways, each offering varying degrees of clarity, in contrast to the more straightforward process for identifying active TB. Juzar Ali, MD, Professor (Emeritus) of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, shares his insights on the comparative advantages and applications of TST and IGRA tests when it comes to detecting LTBI.
CLIA: Ideal automated faecal sample diagnostics
When it comes to diagnostics and accurately identifying specific biomarkers and bacteria, Certest Biotec is one of the industry leaders in automated faecal sample diagnostics.
Training the surgeons of tomorrow
Virtual reality (VR) is commonly associated with video games, but what about using the technology to enter a virtual operating room and simulate surgery? Traditional training is progressively becoming more difficult; from expensive equipment to the time it takes to set up in-person training for surgeons, VR allows for surgical teams to scrub in from anywhere and learn firsthand the skills they need to perform in an operating room. Monica Karpinski speaks to experts to find out how VR is revolutionising the operating room.
Unrelenting pressure
Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a major concern worldwide as far as hospital-acquired complications go in the ICU and have a significant impact on both patient outcomes and healthcare systems. With such a significant impact on quality of life and increased mortality risk for patients, the prevention and management of pressure ulcers are incredibly important. So why are PUs still a major concern for ICUs? Tal Abdulrazaq finds out what preventative interventions are needed in ICUs to avert PUs in critically ill patients.
Staying on your feet
Diabetic foot ulcers are the biggest cause for hospital admission for people with diabetes, and even when patients receive the optimum standard of care, not all ulcers heal properly. Topical oxygen therapy is emerging as a promising new adjunct to therapy, with scope to heal wounds that standard treatments cannot. So what might it mean for health systems and the patients affected? Abi Millar speaks to podiatrists Dr Paul Chadwick and Dr Windy Cole to find out.