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15-minute hep-C test makes same-day treatment possible

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

New rapid test identifies most effective treatment for UTIs

A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections, by identifying the most effective antibiotic for each ...
Cochrane

Do rapid genetic tests (molecular tests) for tuberculosis improve health outcomes compared to tests traditionally used to detect TB (microscopy and culture)?

We searched for evidence from studies known as 'clinical trials' that compared rapid TB tests with traditional methods of testing for TB, like smear microscopy and culture. We summarised the findings ...
The Caledonian-Record

New Rapid Test IDs Bacteria Involved In Urinary Tract Infections, Possibly Improving Treatment

THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new rapid test could improve treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), by ...