HIV rapid testing algorithms (RTAs) using any two orthogonal rapid tests (RTs) allow for on-site confirmation of infection. RTs vary in performance characteristics therefore the selection of RTs in an ...

Recent literature has shown that dental offices can play an important role in screening for various medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Now it seems testing for the human ...

Researchers at Colorado State University are nearing completion of an effort to create and develop rapid at-home tests for HIV. The staff and students in Fort Collins are using technology and science ...

FDA approves first rapid test for HIV Earlier diagnosis may also help to reduce additional HIV transmission. HealthDay News — The FDA has approved the first rapid diagnostic test to detect the HIV-1 ...

Kenya's fight against HIV just streamlined its pit crew. By adopting the WHO's three-test algorithm, the nation aims to slash testing queues - a welcome change considering the near-championship 4.3 ...

MADRID — Rapid tests for the detection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) shorten the window period to 2 or 3 weeks, and self-tests are as reliable and accurate as those carried out by ...

Since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1983, roughly 91.4 million people around the world have contracted the virus and an additional 44.1 million have died from related causes ...

Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, are teaming up with health departments and community organizations to offer free rapid HIV testing in more than 550 Walgreens ...

News about the quality of HIV test kits in Kenya has the potential to unsettle any previous and recent users. The mortal fear that one might have unwittingly exposed themselves to HIV is ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...