Cortisol is the most abundant circulating steroid and the major glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex.  It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism). It also helps the body manage stress. Cortisol testing helps diagnose Cushing syndrome, primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency as well as other malfunctions of the adrenal and pituitary glands. The following are …

BEIJING — Some China-based researchers have recently developed three rapid testing methods for monkeypox virus (MPXV) that can provide the result in 20 to 30 minutes and are significantly faster than the traditional quantitative real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method. Quantitative real-time PCR is currently the gold standard for MPXV diagnostics, but it requires trained laboratory personnel and specialized equipment, …

Skin specimens of the lesions should be collected as soon as monkeypox is suspected. Proper specimen collection is the most important step in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases. Improperly collected specimens may lead to false negatives or inconclusive results. Below are a guidelines for monkeypox specimen collection. 1. Remove 1 specimen collection swab from its package. Do not touch …

A Chinese research institute said on Thursday that it has successfully isolated the monkeypox virus from samples of infected cases and has begun researching vaccines and drugs to fight the infectious disease. The Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, a research unit under the State-owned Sinopharm’s China National Biotech Group, made the announcement. The World Health Organization declared the global monkeypox …

On October 13, at the press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council, Liang Wannian, head of the expert group of the National Health Commission’s Leading Group for Epidemic Response and Disposal, said that the key to the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic is “early detection”, and nucleic acid testing is the key …

Swab sampling procedure: 1. Pipette out 5 ml of sampling solvent in the transport container. 2. Remove a swab from its protective bag using a clean latex hand glove. 3. Avoid touching the swab head to prevent its contamination. 4. Transfer the swab in transport container (test tube) containing 5 ml of sampling solvent and allow the swab to soak …

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The PCR test has been the gold standard test for diagnosing COVID-19, it’s accurate and reliable. There are three key steps to the COVID-19 PCR test: Sample collection: A healthcare provider uses a swab to collect respiratory material found in your nose. A swab is a soft tip on a long, flexible stick that goes into your nose. There are …

At-home rapid antigen tests are a key in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but it’s important to do them properly. MEDICO shares a step-by-step guide on how to use a common COVID test at home. Suitable Crowd 1. Those with obvious symptoms: Those who have obvious respiratory symptoms, such as dry throat, cough, wheezing, accompanied by fever symptoms, and those …

The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a briefing Wednesday that the global pandemic of the COVID-19 is expected to end, and the number of newly notified cases has dropped significantly, urging the world to seize the opportunity to end the pandemic. Agence France-Presse reported that since COVID-19 was confirmed at the end of 2019, it has so far …

On September 6, 2022, Medico provided medical supplies assistance for Xiushui County in Jiangxi Province to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The medical supplies including specimen collection swab, disposable virus samping kit, medical isolation shoe cover and so on. These medical supplies will ensure that frontline healthcare workers are equipped and protected from potential infection and improves Xiushui’s capacity in the …

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