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science-and-technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Pocket-Sized Fluorometer Matches Lab Accuracy for Cancer and HIV Detection

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a handheld device called the VPodDuo that performs fluorescence assays with accuracy comparable to expensive laboratory equipment. The device, roughly the size of an AirPod case, can detect pathogens like HIV and Zika, as well as cancer biomarkers including microRNA and circulating tumor DNA. Published in the IEEE Sensors Journal in July 2026, the technology aims to bring sophisticated diagnostics to home settings to enable earlier detection and preventable deaths. While the device has shown promising results in initial tests, it is not yet commercially available as researchers work on automating sample processing.

via Medscape|

#biomedical-engineering #cancer-detection #hiv-testing

health1 year ago•1 min saved

WHO Endorses Gilead's Biannual HIV Prevention Injection for Global Rollout

WHO recommends offering long-acting injectable lenacapavir (LEN) as an additional HIV prevention option, administered twice a year, to increase PrEP uptake and effectiveness. The guideline emphasizes using rapid diagnostic tests for individuals on injectable PrEP like LEN and cabotegravir, promoting flexible testing approaches to ensure access and continuation of PrEP, and highlights the need for further research, including HIV self-testing for long-acting injectable PrEP.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#health #hiv-prevention #hiv-testing

health1 year ago•2 min saved

QC Reports 421 HIV Cases in Five Months Amid Rising Transmission and Emergency Calls

Quezon City recorded 421 new HIV cases from January to May 2025, a 7.7% increase from the same period in 2024, with a significant portion of cases among young people. The city is expanding its HIV testing and treatment facilities to address the rising cases and promote early detection and prevention.

via Inquirer.net|

#health #hiv-cases #hiv-testing

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Combination Prevention: Key to Reducing HIV Incidence, More Action Needed"

Combination prevention strategies, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), increased HIV testing, and antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation at diagnosis, have contributed to a decline in new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in the United Kingdom. However, further improvements are needed to meet the projected reduction goals for 2025 and 2030. Enhanced testing and ART provision can help further reduce HIV incidence, but cost reduction for testing and PrEP is necessary. The study highlights the importance of maintaining and expanding current interventions while addressing affordability to achieve the desired HIV reduction targets.

via Pharmacy Times|

#combination-prevention #gbmsm #health

health3 years ago•2 min saved

Grindr partners with public health initiative to provide free at-home HIV tests.

Grindr, the world's most popular gay dating app, is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University to distribute free at-home HIV testing kits to populations most affected by the virus. The program, called Together TakeMeHome, will provide up to 1 million HIV self-tests over five years, at no cost for individuals. Grindr's primary role in the effort is to allow users in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to easily order an at-home HIV test directly from the app. The test kit consists of an FDA-approved OraQuick device that uses mouth swabs and takes 20 minutes to provide a result.

via NBC News|

#at-home-testing #cdc #grindr