Tag: #diagnostics

NHS launches pilot of rapid genomic test to cut brain tumour diagnosis from weeks to days

NHS England is piloting a rapid genomic test for brain tumours in five specialist centres, aiming to shorten diagnosis from weeks to days.

#nhs, #genomics, #brain-tumour, #diagnostics, #oncology

Lancet warns lack of rapid test hampers response to Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC and Uganda

Lancet Comment: no reliable rapid test for Bundibugyo Ebola is delaying isolation, testing and contact tracing during the DRC–Uganda outbreak.

#ebola, #bundibugyo, #diagnostics, #drcongo, #uganda