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Lateral Flow Test for Gingivitis

Medagadget

The technology could make it easier and faster to identify early-stage gingivitis, which can lead to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss, as well as contributing to a variety of other diseases such as stroke and heart disease. However, for routine testing and health screening, a convenient, rapid, and point-of-care test is much preferred.

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Diagnostics: Inflammatory Markers

Taming the SRU

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests in acute community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections. Infective Endocarditis in Adults: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Therapy, and Management of Complications: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association. 2015;110(6):802-819.