Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Hamburg to investigate MRSA colonisation among outpatient nursing staff. Methods MRSA screening with nasal swabs was carried out, the known risk ...

Tally Health’s CheekAge is a noninvasive cheek swab. Getty Images Most biochemical tests that predict a person’s biological age rely on blood DNA, but Tally Health’s CheekAge is a ...

If you or someone you know has had Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), you may be wondering, is MRSA contagious? Unfortunately, MRSA infections can also lead to much more serious ...

A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. The test tracks what are known as ...

TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report.

Bug bites can cause pus blisters, but so can a potentially serious infection known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While bites and infections can be confused, there are ways to ...

We've all fallen asleep against an airplane window before, but experts say it's time to stop. Read this before you doze off ...

NEW YORK — A quick swab of your cheek might one day reveal how long you have left to live. Researchers have discovered that a DNA test originally designed to measure biological aging from cells inside ...

In May, the FDA approved a self-swab alternative to the pap smear. Doctors say it's just as effective at spotting cervical pre-cancer and cancer. The new tests are on their way to many doctor's ...

There's a new swab test that might be able to tell you how long you have left to live. It's pretty well known that a whole range of lifestyle factors play a significant role in determining how ...

Now, experts could be one step closer to a ‘date of death’ test after discovering a simple cheek swab can accurately estimate your risk of dying within the next year by analysing changes to DNA.

Hospitals with contaminated environments are important sources for the spread of MRSA and other nosocomial infections. In a study, researchers have developed a new swab called a pathogen aptasensor ...