according to foxnews
Scientists develop new type of HIV test on a USB stick
Scientists develop new type of HIV test on a USB stick
Scientists in Britain have developed a type of HIV test using a USB stick that can give a fast and highly accurate reading of how much virus is in a patient's blood.The device, created by scientists at Imperial College London and the privately-held U.S. firm DNA Electronics, uses a drop of blood to detect HIV, then creates an electrical signal that can be read by a computer, laptop or handheld device.The researchers say the technology, although still in the early stages, could allow patients to regularly monitor their virus levels in a similar way to diabetes patients checking their blood sugar levels.
by the same token on upi
Scientists develop HIV test using a USB stick
Scientists develop HIV test using a USB stick
LONDON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Researchers have developed a screening test for HIV that uses a USB stick to process data in a move they say vastly improves upon conventional methods.Typically, HIV screenings can take as long as three days to produce results.Scientists at Imperial College London and DNA Electronics say their novel solution is not only more accurate, but can provide a diagnostic in roughly 30 minutes with the help of a computer or handheld device.
in the same way electronicsweekly
Imperial College HIV test performed on USB stick
Imperial College HIV test performed on USB stick
"Current tests to detect the amount of virus take at least three days, often longer, and involves sending a blood sample to a laboratory.In many parts of the world, particularly those with the highest number of HIV infections, such testing does not exist at all," said the University.According to Imperial, anti-retroviral treatment reduces virus levels to near zero.
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