Johns Hopkins Emergency Department finds more appropriate antibiotic treatment and shorter STI visits Read more

Viewpoints

A digest of interesting articles and content on topics that relate to the fascinating world of infectious disease and rapid testing.
Elevate Patient Experience with Visby Medical Sexual Health Test

Revolutionizing Patient Experience with Rapid PCR STI Testing in Urgent Care Clinics

Urgent care clinics face an increasingly competitive market in today’s healthcare landscape. With more players entering the field, each clinic must find ways to distinguish itself to remain relevant and attract a steady stream of patients. This blog explores the role of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) molecular testing as a tool at the point-of-care for urgent care clinics to stand out from the competition.

Read More
Standing Out in a Competitive Market: The Role of Point of Care PCR Testing for STI

Standing Out in a Competitive Market: The Role of Point of Care PCR Testing for STI

Urgent care clinics face an increasingly competitive market in today’s healthcare landscape. With more players entering the field, each clinic must find ways to distinguish itself to remain relevant and attract a steady stream of patients. This blog explores the role of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) molecular testing as a tool at the point-of-care for urgent care clinics to stand out from the competition.

Read More

A Case Study on the Importance of Testing: When SARS-CoV-2 Meets Influenza A

In the setting of a global pandemic, the specter of SARS-CoV-2 infection has understandably dominated the differential diagnosis for respiratory symptoms. However, it is crucial to remember that other respiratory pathogens continue to circulate, potentially leading to varied clinical presentations in patients who share the same exposure or living environment.

Read More

Why Should We Test for Trichomonas?

Trichomoniasis, commonly known as “trich,” is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is caused by a one-celled parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. Men and women are affected by this infection, but it occurs more often in women.

Read More

Treat Sexually Transmitted Infections Early

Early treatment prevents spreading the infection to others. If you are sexually active, it is important to get tested regularly at your healthcare provider, an urgent care, or other local clinic that specializes in treating these infections. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have an STI.

Read More

Diagnosing covid-19: Barriers to pandemic planning

We don’t know. The symptoms of the disease are nonspecific, and many people are not even aware they carry the virus. In fact, the CDC estimates that 40% of people with coronavirus symptoms show no symptoms, with other researchers suggesting the rate may be even higher.

Read More

COVID-19 Testing: Its Role in Safely Reopening

The global COVID-19 pandemic touches and disrupts every aspect of life and livelihood across geographies. Despite progress with public health practices and vaccinations, our personal and professional futures face uncertainty. Inconsistent and ambiguous re-opening procedures hinder a robust return to pre-pandemic routines that can restore productivity and economic health.

Read More

Will COVID Testing Be Needed When the Pandemic Ends?

With the COVID-19 vaccine being distributed and overall infection rates stabilizing, people are beginning to talk about life after the pandemic. Anxious to get back to some kind of normality, even if it means adopting a new normal that includes continued mask wearing and physical distancing, businesses are making plans to open back up.

Read More

What is PCR?

PCR’s superpower lies in its super sensitivity, which enables it to sniff out even low levels of a pathogen in minutes. Here’s how it works.

Read More