Glucose Meter Developed as New COVID Antibody Test

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2022

Medical experts created a new COVID antibody test that is easy-to-use and more affordable than over-the-counter kits available today. Learn more about how the testing system works and how accurate are the results it produce.

Scientist Explain That Not All Antibody Tests Are Alike

Jul 16, 2020

All the various types of commercial antibody tests range from rapid testing to different levels of accuracy. A group of scientists concluded that continual testing is important for public health as well as constant evaluation of antibody tests.

New Study Warns Viral Immunity in Recovered Coronavirus Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

Jul 13, 2020

A new study reveals that immunity to COVID-19 could only last a few months. Findings from the research uncovered that in just two months, some coronavirus-recovered patients lose protection from the virus and are susceptible to getting reinfected once again.

Study Reveals When’s the Right Time to Test for COVID-19 Antibody for More Accurate Results

Jun 25, 2020

Timing is critical when it comes to performing antibody tests for COVID-19. According to experts, three to four weeks after having the coronavirus infection is the only safe period for testing; otherwise, the results would be inaccurate. Click the link above to learn more.

Oxford’s Portable COVID-19 Testing Device Gives Results in an Hour, Mass Screening Possibly Just Weeks Away

May 23, 2020

Oxford develops a new portable device that analyzes swab tests in about an hour. Weeks from now, the mass screening will possibly reach a new breakthrough.

Companies Fear that Testing Could Create False Sense of Security

May 23, 2020

Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, small businesses, and other organizations weigh out the pros and cons of employee testing as they slowly reopen under updated government regulations.

Canadian Nurse Tests Positive for COVID-19 8 Times Since March

May 22, 2020

Tracy Schofield, a Canadian nurse, has tested positive for coronavirus 8 times in the last 50 days. She is now waiting for the results of her 10th test.

$84 Antibody Test Kit by Superdrug Sold Out in Just Few Hours but Scientists Have a Stern Warning

May 21, 2020

Scientists warn Superdrug regarding their $84 antibody home kits. They say it may not give accurate results and there remains no direct correlation between antibodies and immunity to the coronavirus.

Confirmed! Kawasaki-like Disease in Children is Caused by Coronavirus and Can Only be Diagnosed Using Antibody Tests

May 15, 2020

Children displayng Kawasaki-like disease cannot be diagnosed using coronavirus test kits except for antibody tests.

Face Mask that Lights Up When it Senses Coronavirus: A Possible Alternative for Antibody Tests and Temperature Checks

May 14, 2020

A group of bioengineers from MIT and Harvard have developed a mask containing a sensor that lights up when it detects the coronavirus in the wearer's saliva. The team believes their masks would provide a faster, cheaper, and more reliable solution in detecting the coronavirus.

Scientists Found A Breakthrough Antibody That 'Neutralizes' Coronavirus: Here's How it Works

May 05, 2020

Researchers have discovered an antibody that can prevent the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 from entering the cells. Called 47D11, it has the potential to cure other viruses as well, even stop new ones from appearing.

Fauci: Vaccine for COVID-19 May be Ready in January

May 01, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the world may have a vaccine to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 by January. Research and scientific Industries are hard at work to making this a reality. Meanwhile, in Europe, there is already an antibody test ready for the general public.

Antibody Rapid Tests for Coronavirus in Texas Not FDA-approved; Warns Amarillo Health Officials

Apr 21, 2020

Numerous antibody tests for coronavirus are now made available in the market. However, not all are approved by the FDA. Health officials urge people to be vigilant in checking if the tests they are to take are FDA-approved. Experts claim they may provide a sense of false security in some. Click the link above to read more.

NY’s Coronavirus-related hospital and ICU admissions Now Lower Than Ever; Antibody tests to be Available Next Week: Is The Nightmare Finally Over?

Apr 10, 2020

New York faces a new horizon as coronavirus-related ICU and hospital admissions lessen. The state's death rate pace is also starting to slow down. Governor Cuomo praises New York for 'flattening the curve'. The next phase New York now tackles is being able to mass-produce antibody testing kits to eventually yet gradually get people back to work. Read on to find out more.

UK Drug Firm Will Have a Reliable Coronavirus Antibody Test Within Three Weeks!

Apr 09, 2020

The Cambridge-based drug giant aims to manufacture reliable antibody test within three weeks after nearly a third of recovered patients recorded a barely-detectable levels of antibodies.