Chose to fly on Malaysian Airlines: from Amsterdam to Melbourne for 20th Int. AIDS Conf.
Prof LANGE supported Pre-exposure prophylaxsis (PREP) against HIV. using a combination drug such as TRUVADA (tenofovir + emtricitabine) made by California GILEAD SCIENCES (NASDAQ) Net income 2013 $3-billion.Cost:TRUVADA USD$1,000/month. Reduces HIV incidence by 51%.
18 July 2014
Harvard ProMed: Prevalence GONORRHOEA inceases in NW USA.
GONOCOCCAL DISEASE - USA (03): (IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON) INCREASED
INCIDENCE, RURAL, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
******************************
A ProMED-mail post
<http://www.promedmail.org>
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
<http://www.isid.org>
Date: Wed 16 Jul 2014
Source: KPLU News [edited]
<http://www.kplu.org/post/
Public health officials in the Northwest [USA] say they're seeing
gonorrhea infections at levels they haven't seen in years; 3 counties
in Washington State are now in the midst of an outbreak, and parts of
Oregon and Idaho are set to top even last year's [2013] high numbers.
Health departments are seeing some unusual trends in the data.
Washington [State] public health officials say King County [which
contains the city of Seattle] often drives statewide trends, just
through the sheer heft of Seattle's urban population. But the 31
percent increase in gonorrhea cases over last year has largely been
from spikes in Snohomish, Spokane and Yakima counties.
Oregon is seeing increases in unexpected places, too. "We've seen,
during the last year and a half [2013-2014], increases in counties
that are more rural than our metropolitan area of Portland," said Dr.
Sean Schafer of the Oregon Health Authority. That includes places like
Jackson, Douglas and Lane counties. Schafer said he hasn't seen such a
high overall gonorrhea in Oregon since the early 1990s.
Idaho's usually low gonorrhea numbers have risen dramatically as well.
The infection rate around the Boise [Ada County] area has more than
doubled since just 2 years ago [2012]. North Idaho, far southwest
Idaho and the Magic Valley have also seen sharp increases. The cause
remains a mystery. One theory is the cyclical nature of the disease.
Another points to the higher rate of meth use in some rural areas.
["Meth" is methamphetamine, a drug used illegally to increase sexual
desire, lift the mood, and increase energy - Wiki. - Mod.JW]
Health departments are working with doctors to increase screening for
the disease and are encouraging people to practice safe sex.
The Northwest's rates -- at around 20-50 cases per 100 000 people --
are still better than the rest of the country, which hovers around 100
per 100 000 people. But health officials say the increase comes at a
time when there are signs gonorrhea bacteria could become resistant to
the last remaining oral antibiotic treatment.
People who get gonorrhea, and women in particular, may have few
symptoms. If left unchecked, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease
in women and increase the risk of tubal pregnancy. In both men and
women, it has led to infertility in rare cases.
--
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
<promed@promedmail.org>
[The above news article reports that the recent increases in the
incidence of gonococcal disease in the contiguous Pacific northwestern
US states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington are occurring in more rural
counties, as well as in more densely populated urban centers. The
article says that the cause remains a mystery, but fails to
characterize the cases of gonococcal disease as to age, sex, sex
behavior, or abuse of drugs [apart from a possible connection with
meth], social networking Internet sites, and smartphone apps, factors
that may contribute to the outbreak.
In Washington State, the counties with increases in numbers of
gonococcal cases were Snohomish, Spokane, and Yakima. Snohomish, in
the western part of the state, is the 3rd-most populous county in the
state; it is located just north of King County, which is the most
populous county in the state and is where the city of Seattle is
located. King County is 47th among US counties with the highest number
of cases of gonococcal disease in 2012
(<http://www.cdc.gov/std/
eastern part of the state on the border with northern Idaho, is the
4th-most populous county in the state. Yakima is located in an
agricultural region in south-central Washington State
(<http://en.wikipedia.org/
In Oregon, the rural counties with increases in gonococcal cases were
Jackson, Douglas and Lane; they are contiguous counties in the
southwestern part of the state. However, the city of Eugene in Lane
County is the 2nd most populous city in the state
(<http://www.portland.com/
University of Oregon (<http://en.wikipedia.org/
which may account for some of this region's increase in gonococcal
cases. Portland, in the northwestern part of the state, 110 miles (177
km) north of Eugene, is Oregon's most populous city and is the 2nd
most populous city in the US Pacific Northwest region, after Seattle,
Washington.
In Idaho, Magic Valley, an agricultural region in south-central part
of the state, consists of 8 counties, with popular resorts, e.g., Sun
Valley, for skiing, camping, hunting and fishing
(<http://en.wikipedia.org/
and most populous city of the state.
The recent increase in syphilis and gonococcal disease in Oregon was
previously reported to be occurring among men who have sex with men
(MSM), which is similar to the situation in many other jurisdictions
in the US and other countries; see a ProMED-mail post (Syphilis &
gonococcal dis. - USA (04): (OR) rising incidence, MSM, HIV coinfect
20140608.2527642). This article posted by ProMED-mail reported that
"HIV-infected gay men often choose HIV-positive partners to avoid
using condoms, but they still can transmit STDs." The outbreak among
MSM has been characterized by high rates of HIV coinfection, high-risk
sexual behavior, use of drugs such as methamphetamines, use of
Internet chat rooms to meet sex partners
(<http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
recently, use of smartphone applications like Grindr, a gay social
networking site.
INCIDENCE, RURAL, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
******************************
A ProMED-mail post
<http://www.promedmail.org>
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
<http://www.isid.org>
Date: Wed 16 Jul 2014
Source: KPLU News [edited]
<http://www.kplu.org/post/
Public health officials in the Northwest [USA] say they're seeing
gonorrhea infections at levels they haven't seen in years; 3 counties
in Washington State are now in the midst of an outbreak, and parts of
Oregon and Idaho are set to top even last year's [2013] high numbers.
Health departments are seeing some unusual trends in the data.
Washington [State] public health officials say King County [which
contains the city of Seattle] often drives statewide trends, just
through the sheer heft of Seattle's urban population. But the 31
percent increase in gonorrhea cases over last year has largely been
from spikes in Snohomish, Spokane and Yakima counties.
Oregon is seeing increases in unexpected places, too. "We've seen,
during the last year and a half [2013-2014], increases in counties
that are more rural than our metropolitan area of Portland," said Dr.
Sean Schafer of the Oregon Health Authority. That includes places like
Jackson, Douglas and Lane counties. Schafer said he hasn't seen such a
high overall gonorrhea in Oregon since the early 1990s.
Idaho's usually low gonorrhea numbers have risen dramatically as well.
The infection rate around the Boise [Ada County] area has more than
doubled since just 2 years ago [2012]. North Idaho, far southwest
Idaho and the Magic Valley have also seen sharp increases. The cause
remains a mystery. One theory is the cyclical nature of the disease.
Another points to the higher rate of meth use in some rural areas.
["Meth" is methamphetamine, a drug used illegally to increase sexual
desire, lift the mood, and increase energy - Wiki. - Mod.JW]
Health departments are working with doctors to increase screening for
the disease and are encouraging people to practice safe sex.
The Northwest's rates -- at around 20-50 cases per 100 000 people --
are still better than the rest of the country, which hovers around 100
per 100 000 people. But health officials say the increase comes at a
time when there are signs gonorrhea bacteria could become resistant to
the last remaining oral antibiotic treatment.
People who get gonorrhea, and women in particular, may have few
symptoms. If left unchecked, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease
in women and increase the risk of tubal pregnancy. In both men and
women, it has led to infertility in rare cases.
--
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
<promed@promedmail.org>
[The above news article reports that the recent increases in the
incidence of gonococcal disease in the contiguous Pacific northwestern
US states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington are occurring in more rural
counties, as well as in more densely populated urban centers. The
article says that the cause remains a mystery, but fails to
characterize the cases of gonococcal disease as to age, sex, sex
behavior, or abuse of drugs [apart from a possible connection with
meth], social networking Internet sites, and smartphone apps, factors
that may contribute to the outbreak.
In Washington State, the counties with increases in numbers of
gonococcal cases were Snohomish, Spokane, and Yakima. Snohomish, in
the western part of the state, is the 3rd-most populous county in the
state; it is located just north of King County, which is the most
populous county in the state and is where the city of Seattle is
located. King County is 47th among US counties with the highest number
of cases of gonococcal disease in 2012
(<http://www.cdc.gov/std/
eastern part of the state on the border with northern Idaho, is the
4th-most populous county in the state. Yakima is located in an
agricultural region in south-central Washington State
(<http://en.wikipedia.org/
In Oregon, the rural counties with increases in gonococcal cases were
Jackson, Douglas and Lane; they are contiguous counties in the
southwestern part of the state. However, the city of Eugene in Lane
County is the 2nd most populous city in the state
(<http://www.portland.com/
University of Oregon (<http://en.wikipedia.org/
which may account for some of this region's increase in gonococcal
cases. Portland, in the northwestern part of the state, 110 miles (177
km) north of Eugene, is Oregon's most populous city and is the 2nd
most populous city in the US Pacific Northwest region, after Seattle,
Washington.
In Idaho, Magic Valley, an agricultural region in south-central part
of the state, consists of 8 counties, with popular resorts, e.g., Sun
Valley, for skiing, camping, hunting and fishing
(<http://en.wikipedia.org/
and most populous city of the state.
The recent increase in syphilis and gonococcal disease in Oregon was
previously reported to be occurring among men who have sex with men
(MSM), which is similar to the situation in many other jurisdictions
in the US and other countries; see a ProMED-mail post (Syphilis &
gonococcal dis. - USA (04): (OR) rising incidence, MSM, HIV coinfect
20140608.2527642). This article posted by ProMED-mail reported that
"HIV-infected gay men often choose HIV-positive partners to avoid
using condoms, but they still can transmit STDs." The outbreak among
MSM has been characterized by high rates of HIV coinfection, high-risk
sexual behavior, use of drugs such as methamphetamines, use of
Internet chat rooms to meet sex partners
(<http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/
recently, use of smartphone applications like Grindr, a gay social
networking site.
CMAJ July 8 758-760. New treatments for metastatic melanoma TORONTO Anthony Joshua MBBS(NSW) PhD et al
Paper discussed
YERVOY ( Ipilimumab) Bristol-Myers Squibb given by IV drip once every 3 weeks for 4 doses.Cost: $120,000
ZELBORAF(Vemurafenib)Roche. Orally.960mg every 12 hours. $11,000/month for 6 months.= $66.000.
NOT PAID in ATLANTIC PROVINCES (New Brunswick,Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island and TERRITORIES.(N.W.Territory, Nunavuk,Yukon)
(Comment: In Canada Geography could determine length of life. Patients can move to a more generous Province. QUEBEC is best. Logically Federal control of Medicine would remove this absurd situation).
YERVOY ( Ipilimumab) Bristol-Myers Squibb given by IV drip once every 3 weeks for 4 doses.Cost: $120,000
ZELBORAF(Vemurafenib)Roche. Orally.960mg every 12 hours. $11,000/month for 6 months.= $66.000.
NOT PAID in ATLANTIC PROVINCES (New Brunswick,Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island and TERRITORIES.(N.W.Territory, Nunavuk,Yukon)
(Comment: In Canada Geography could determine length of life. Patients can move to a more generous Province. QUEBEC is best. Logically Federal control of Medicine would remove this absurd situation).
11 July 2014
Harvard ProMed: SYPHILIS in SWEDEN
SYPHILIS - SWEDEN: RISING INCIDENCE, DECREASING CONDOM USE
**********************************************************
A ProMED-mail post
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
Date: Thu 10 Jul 2014
Source: The Swedish Wire [edited]
Swedish Radio News said the Scandinavian country saw a sharp uptick in
the number of cases of syphilis last year [2013], while new cases of
chlamydia and gonorrhea are showing signs of slowing down.
The agency reported 275 new cases of syphilis, an increase of 37
percent from 2012; half of which have taken place abroad.
"Changed sexual behavior has contributed to sexually transmitted
diseases becoming common. Studies show that condom use among young
people is quite low with new and casual partners," epidemiologist Inga
Velicko at the agency told Swedish Radio.
[Byline: Johan Nylander]
--
Communicated by:
ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
[The increased incidence of syphilis in Sweden is similar to the
situation in the US and other countries (see prior ProMED-mail posts
below). In many countries, the increased incidence of syphilis is
occurring mainly among men who have sex with men (MSM), and has been
characterized by high rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
co-infection, high-risk sexual behavior, use of drugs such as
methamphetamines, use of Internet chat rooms to meet sex partners
(
recently, use of smartphone applications like Grindr, a gay social
networking site. The news report above does not give more information
about the epidemiology of the rising incidence of syphilis in Sweden.
However, a Eurosurveillance article in 2008 reported that the spread
of syphilis in Sweden among MSM, particularly in the big cities, has
been a major contributor to an increase in cases in that country
(Velicko I, Arneborn M, Blaxhult A. Syphilis epidemiology in Sweden:
re-emergence since 2000 primarily due to spread among men who have sex
with men. Eurosurveill. 2008;13(50). Available online:
Estimated syphilis incidence among Swedish MSM was up to 28 times
higher than in the general Swedish male population. The most affected
age group among males was 25-44 years of age. The majority of
infections in men and women through heterosexual contacts were
acquired abroad, whereas the majority of infections attributed to sex
between men were acquired in Sweden. - Mod.ML
A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map can be accessed at:
10 July 2014
UK DAILY MAIL: PHOTOSYNTHESIS :
Photosynthesis in action: Scientists capture moment plant converts energy
- Team led by Arizona State University observes photosynthesis in action
- They were able to take a freeze-frame of plant process that creates oxygen
- They observed the molecular changes using X-ray flashes at a lab
- This snapshot lasted just 30 quadrillionths of a second
- And the research could be used to make artificial leaves, the so-called 'holy grail' of biochemistry
Scientists have announced they are closer than ever to the ‘holy grail’ of biochemistry: artificial photosynthesis.
By
observing the first stage of the process in action, they say they’ve
got a better understanding of how plans turn carbon dioxide into oxygen.
And
ultimately it may be an important step to a future where artificial
plants are created that are more efficient than their organic siblings.
Scientists have observed the water splitting
process in plants that creates oxygen, known as photosystem II. The
cycle, illustrated here, has four steps. The largest change is between
steps S1 and S3, so this is the part the scientists 'zoomed in' on to
capture their freeze-frame
The
groundbreaking research published in Nature was carried out by an
international team led by Arizona State University (ASU) scientists.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN A NUTHSELL
The
process through which plants absorb light using chlorophyll to produce
chemical energy in the form of oxygen, glucose and more is called
photosynthesis.
During the process glucose is used by the plants to breathe or is converted into starch, while oxygen is released as a waste product – in turn giving us the air we need to breathe.
The rate of photosynthesis is altered by differing carbon dioxide levels and light intensity. If either is increased then the process will also increase, up to a limit.
Temperature also plays a part, with a higher temperature increasing the rate.
However if the temperature is too high, beyond 40C, the rate slows down.
Photosynthesis provides most of the energy necessary for life on Earth to exist.
But no way to artificially mimic the process has yet been created, leaving us dependent on plants to survive and thrive.
During the process glucose is used by the plants to breathe or is converted into starch, while oxygen is released as a waste product – in turn giving us the air we need to breathe.
The rate of photosynthesis is altered by differing carbon dioxide levels and light intensity. If either is increased then the process will also increase, up to a limit.
Temperature also plays a part, with a higher temperature increasing the rate.
However if the temperature is too high, beyond 40C, the rate slows down.
Photosynthesis provides most of the energy necessary for life on Earth to exist.
But no way to artificially mimic the process has yet been created, leaving us dependent on plants to survive and thrive.
In the
study they were able to observe the first snapshots of photosynthesis in
action as it split water into protons, electrons and oxygen.
This
is the process that maintains Earth’s oxygen atmosphere and ensures air
is made up of the things we need to breathe it and survive.
‘This
study is the first step towards our ultimate goal of unraveling the
secrets of water splitting and obtaining molecular movies of
biomolecules,’ said Professor Petra Fromme, professor of chemistry and
biochemistry at ASU and leader of the research team.
Photosynthesis is one of the fundamental processes of life on Earth.
The
early Earth contained no oxygen and was only converted to the
oxygen-rich atmosphere we have today 2.5 billion years ago by the
‘invention’ of the water splitting process that occurs in
photosynthesis.
This
water splitting process is known as photosystem II (PSII), which
produces the oxygen we breathe and ultimately keeps us alive.
Revealing
the mechanism of this process is essential for the development of
artificial systems that mimic and surpass the efficiency of natural
systems.
In the study they were able to observe the first
snapshots of photosynthesis in action as it split water into protons,
electrons and oxygen. This is the process that maintains Earth¿s oxygen
atmosphere and ensures air is made up of the things we need to breathe
it and survive
The
development of an ‘artificial leaf’ is one of the major goals of the
ASU Center for Bio-Inspired Solar Fuel Production, which was the main
supporter of this study.
Director
of the centre Professor Devens Gust explained that they are trying to
find a way to turn water into oxygen gas, hydrogen ions and electrons
just like plants do.
‘Photosynthetic
organisms already know how to do this, and we need to know the details
of how photosynthesis carries out the process using abundant manganese
and calcium,’ he said.
‘Once
the mechanism of photosynthetic water oxidation is understood, chemists
can begin to design artificial photosynthetic catalysts that will allow
them to produce useful fuels using sunlight.’
The
team, led by Professor Fromme, used the world's most powerful X-ray
flashlight at the US National Accelerator Laboratory to record still
frames of the molecule complex PSII as it splits water into hydrogen and
oxygen.
‘This
is the very first scene of a molecular movie showing light-driven water
splitting in photosystem II, the mechanism which makes all oxygen in
the atmosphere,’ said Fromme.
Co-author
Professor Henry Chapman from the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron
(Desy) added: ‘A deeper understanding of photosynthesis could, for
instance, aid the development of better solar cells and might advance
the quest for biochemistry's holy grail, artificial photosynthesis.’
The process through which plants absorb light
using chlorophyll to produce chemical energy in the form of oxygen,
glucose and more is called photosynthesis. Shown is a Cyanobacteria
cell, which was an early form of plant life that converted the Earth's
early atmosphere into a breathable one
To
observe photosystem II in action, the team grew tiny nano-crystals of
the photosystem II complex of bacteria that employ photosynthesis,
cyanobacteria called Thermosynechococcus elongatus.
These
crystals were illuminated with a visible laser to start the water
splitting process, which is otherwise driven by sunlight.
The
researchers used double light flashes to trigger the transition and,
with the short and intenses X-ray laser flashes, were able to monitor
how the molecular structure changed in the process.
This provided just enough time to freeze-frame the water splitting process for 30 quadrillionths of a second.
But
that was enough to glean the snapshot of the process in action - and
now they’ll be hoping to take the research further and see the rest of
the photosynthesis process.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2687703/Photosynthesis-action-Scientists-capture-moment-plant-converts-energy-help-create-man-plants.html#ixzz376oxH09n
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
05 July 2014
SWITZERLAND:: VASCULAR DYSFUNCTION in CHILDREN CONCEIVED by Assisted reproductive technologies.
Review article: Medical intelligence | Published 25 June 2014, doi:10.4414/smw.2014.13973
Cite this as: Swiss Med Wkly. 2014;144:w13973
Cite this as: Swiss Med Wkly. 2014;144:w13973
Vascular dysfunction in children conceived by assisted reproductive technologies: underlying mechanisms and future implications
a Department of Cardiology and Clinical Research, Inselspital, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
b Botnar Centre for Extreme Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Lausanne
c Centre de Procréation Médicalement Assistée, Lausanne, Switzerland
d Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, Chile
b Botnar Centre for Extreme Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Lausanne
c Centre de Procréation Médicalement Assistée, Lausanne, Switzerland
d Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Biología, Universidad de Tarapacá, Arica, Chile
Summary
Epidemiological studies in humans have
demonstrated a relationship between pathological events during fetal
development and increased cardiovascular risk later in life and have led
to the so called “Fetal programming of cardiovascular disease
hypothesis”. The recent observation of generalised vascular dysfunction
in young apparently healthy children conceived by assisted reproductive
technologies (ART) provides a novel and potentially very important
example of this hypothesis. This review summarises recent data in ART
children demonstrating premature subclinical atherosclerosis in the
systemic circulation and pulmonary vascular dysfunction predisposing to
exaggerated hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension. These problems
appear to be related to the ART procedure per se. Studies in ART mice
demonstrating premature vascular aging and arterial hypertension further
demonstrate the potential of ART to increase cardiovascular risk and
have allowed to unravel epigenetic alterations of the eNOS gene as an
underpinning mechanism. The roughly 25% shortening of the life span in
ART mice challenged with a western style high-fat-diet demonstrates the
potential importance of these alterations for the long-term outcome.
Given the young age of the ART population, data on cardiovascular
endpoints will not be available before 20 to 30 years from now. However,
already now cohort studies of the ART population are needed to early
detect cardiovascular alterations with the aim to prevent or at least
optimally treat cardiovascular complications. Finally, a debate needs to
be engaged on the future of ART and the consequences of its exponential
growth for public health.
Key words: in vitro fertilization; endothelium; epigenetic; eNOS; arterial hypertension; pulmonary hypertension; preeclampsia
30 June 2014
ROCHE: AUTOMATED URINE TESTING & MICROSCOPY
Inbox
| x |
 01:07 (6 hours ago) | ||||
| ||||
Roche launches fully automated urine testing analyzer for enhanced result reliability and staff safety
Roche
(SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the launch of cobas 6500, a
fully automated urine testing system that consists of two modular
analyzers combining urine strip testing and digital urinary microscopy.
The system tests for 23 parameters to help diagnose diseases such as
urinary tract infection, kidney disease, and diabetes. The cobas 6500
offers the highest throughput on the market, ensures high-quality
results and increases laboratory productivity significantly, while
reducing manual steps and contamination risks for laboratory staff.
“At the moment, many manual steps are still required for urine analysis. With the cobas 6500 we can offer fully automated urine testing to laboratories, processing more than one thousand urine samples per day, which is significantly more than what can be done today,” said Roland Diggelmann, COO of Roche Diagnostics. “Building on our 50 years of experience in urine analysis, Roche Diagnostics is now entering digital microscopy for urine testing, bringing even higher-quality solutions to the laboratories. This enables laboratories to generate faster and more reliable results for the benefit of people’s health.”
The system will be available in in Europe, the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Roche is also planning to submit an application for the approval of the cobas 6500 in the United States.
About urine analysis (urinalysis)
Urinalysis
has been an important diagnostic tool for more than hundred years.
Urine remains a key indicator of many diseases such as urinary tract
infection, kidney disease and diabetes. Urinalysis can reveal serious
damage that is asymptomatic in early stages yet treatable when
identified in time. The urine test strip is a key diagnostic tool that
yields quick and reliable information on pathological changes in the
urine. Its diagnostic significance lies primarily in first-line
diagnosis, screening during routine or preventive examinations, and
treatment monitoring.
About cobas 6500
The cobas 6500 consists of two modular analyzers: The urine test strip analysis module quickly tests for the risk of diseases such as kidney disease and urinary tract infection. The second module replaces the manual steps involved in urine microscopy and allows for fully automated quantification and classification of urine particles such as blood cells by digital microscopy. The unit significantly speeds up the microscopy process with as many as 116 test samples per hour, while eliminating variability of test results, driving standardization. For flexible use, the two modules can be operated separately or together as a single platform.
The cobas 6500 consists of two modular analyzers: The urine test strip analysis module quickly tests for the risk of diseases such as kidney disease and urinary tract infection. The second module replaces the manual steps involved in urine microscopy and allows for fully automated quantification and classification of urine particles such as blood cells by digital microscopy. The unit significantly speeds up the microscopy process with as many as 116 test samples per hour, while eliminating variability of test results, driving standardization. For flexible use, the two modules can be operated separately or together as a single platform.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)