London opens drug testing site amid concerns over synthetic opioids

London’s first drug testing facility for users opens amid growing concerns over synthetic opioids - Chemists and health professionals will allow Londoners to submit ‘substances of concern’ for free te ...
The Lancet

Who to test and reflex testing for hepatitis D virus infection: evidence and rationale to inform policy recommendations and future directions

Chronic hepatitis D coinfection affects an estimated 12 million people globally, with higher prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries, especially the African and Western Pacific regions.
The Lancet

How to test for hepatitis D virus infection: evidence and rationale to inform policy recommendations and future directions

Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

Trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections

Two international studies, a clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and University of Utrecht, and a qualitative ...
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary launches rapid cardiac test to speed up patient care

Glasgow Royal Infirmary launches rapid troponin testing in A&E, speeding up cardiac chest pain diagnosis. Part of NHSGGC’s ...