A new rapid test for hepatitis C could help identify many more patients who could be cured of the deadly disease, but its use ...

Researchers and the University of Washington have developed a new rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C, but its use ...

Hepatitis C is an infection that affects the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV), which causes the infection, is usually transmitted by coming into contact with blood that’s positive for the virus.

Testing for C. difficile is indicated in patients with diarrhea, especially after antibiotic use or healthcare exposure. Early testing facilitates prompt diagnosis and management, influencing ...

The C-peptide test is a way of estimating how much of the hormone insulin your body creates. This test can help doctors determine what type of diabetes you have. It can also help show how far your ...

Hepatitis C, an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), often goes undiagnosed until serious liver problems develop decades after contracting the virus. This is because the ...

A controversial guideline saying people without Covid-19 symptoms didn’t need to get tested for the virus came from H.H.S. officials and skipped the C.D.C.’s scientific review process. By Apoorva ...