Scientists say they have created a new, portable test that can detect coronavirus in just minutes and even identify if it is a highly infectious variant. Developed by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, in La Jolla, California, the test is called NIRVANA (nanopore sequencing of isothermal rapid viral amplification for near real-time analysis). The … Read more
‘I reckon the clutch’s slipping, mate…’: Skoda develop a smartphone app that identifies what’s wrong with your car by listening to the engine Skoda Sound Analyser has been tested by 245 Skoda dealers across Europe It is being used by mechanics in franchised dealers to quickly identify issues The app, when held close to the … Read more
Thousands of Britons suspected of suffering with agonising coeliac disease can now be diagnosed with a simple blood test, sparing them from an unpleasant internal examination. The autoimmune disease, which causes the body to attack healthy tissue in response to gluten in wheat, barley and rye, can cause permanent organ damage and bowel cancer if … Read more
Scientists have developed a blood test that can identify if a baby has suffered a lack of oxygen to the brain during birth. The prototype test is based on a study of the blood samples of 45 babies that experienced oxygen deprivation at birth, known as birth asphyxia, which increases the risk of risk of disabilities … Read more
A hi-tech T-shirt packed with tiny sensors could make it easier to diagnose whether a woman has started the menopause. The garment is worn round the clock to measure changes in temperature and identify sweating caused by the hot flushes many menopausal women suffer. The sensors, which sit close to the skin, take readings every … Read more
Test can diagnose coronavirus in just 30 minutes by analysing urine, blood or saliva samples is developed by scientists Method known as reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification Has been previously used to detect viruses such as Zika and Ebola Method involves looking for genetic material, or RNA, of the coronavirus in the test samples Here’s how … Read more
Blood test could diagnose concussion in just 15 minutes by picking up proteins released by dying brain cells Currently brain injuries like concussion have to be diagnosed using CT scans The new way of testing would allow people access to proper treatment sooner It successfully identified 64 per cent of people with brain injuries in … Read more
New coronavirus test developed for frontline NHS workers can diagnose infection in FOUR HOURS, Cambridge researchers claim Cambridge researchers were able to deactivate the virus in samples for testing They say this means the sample can be studied in a lower security testing facility There are more lower security centres so samples can be examined … Read more
Artificial Intelligence that can diagnose COVID-19 using X-RAYS could help identify cases of coronavirus more quickly and predict outcomes for patients, computer programmers claim Developers have trained their AI model on publicly available COVID-19 X-rays To get a better picture they need more details and a wider range of X-ray images They believe their invention … Read more
Abbott Laboratories’ newly-approved five-minute coronavirus test will begin shipping tomorrow, on April 1. The medical device company, based in Illinois, received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on two weeks ago under Emergency Use Authorization. Abbott said it is ramping up production to 50,000 nasal swab tests – known as ID NOW COVID-19 – per … Read more