Health
3D-printed nasal swabs work as well as commercial swabs for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, study finds – Science Daily
A clinical trial provides evidence that 3D-printed alternative nasal swabs work as well for COVID-19 diagnostic testing as commercial synthetic flocked nasal swabs. Given the ongoing need for widespread COVID-19 testing, the researchers conclude that 3D print…
As COVID-19 quickly spread worldwide this spring, shortages of supplies, including the nasopharyngeal (nasal) swabs used to collect viral samples, limited diagnostic testing.Now, a multisite clinical trial led by the University of South Florida Health (USF Health) Morsani College of Medicine and its primary hospital affiliate Tampa General Hospital (TGH) provides the first evidence that 3D-printed alternative nasal swabs work as well, and safely, as the standard synthetic flocked nasal swabs.
T…
-
Noosa News21 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General20 hours agoPolice say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
General23 hours agoMan dies at shopping centre car park at Charlestown following reports of assault
-
Noosa News22 hours agoSchoolgirls hit by fishtailing car in terrifying crash in Bellbird Park, Ipswich