Since the 1980s, the main objective of VL diagnostics development has been to replace the direct demonstration of parasites in tissue smears ... trypanomosomiasis, Chagas disease and tuberculosis.

Orban’s acrobatics were the highlight of a presidential election campaign long on stunts and smears but short on policy. His chances of winning are nil, however, after he withdrew on Tuesday.

Chagas disease is not transmitted from person-to-person like a cold or the flu or through casual contact with infected people or animals. The insect vectors are called triatomine bugs or “kissing bugs ...

A number of senators spoke on personal “smears” following the release of the report. Susan Bernofsky, professor of writing at the School of the Arts, identified herself as having been “smeared in the ...

Since its introduction in the 1940s, the Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, has emerged as a vital tool in the fight against cervical cancer, significantly reducing both its incidence and ...

Perform a Pap smear when the patient is in the proliferative phase (in the week following cessation of menses). The patient should avoid intercourse or intravaginal products/douches for 24-48 ...

The first shipments of self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are making their way to labs and health care facilities across the United States. The Food and Drug Administration ...

Knowing the early warning signs of a parasite infection can help you prepare for kissing bugs. The acute phase of Chagas can ...

ITP is characterized by low platelet levels in blood, which can interfere with ... Earlier this year, the drug reduced disease severity in a phase 2 trial of patients with the skin condition ...