Watch video highlights from “The Neglected Epidemic: A Panel Discussion about the Value Rapid POC PCR brings to Reproductive Health” panel discussion at the 2022 IDSOG Annual Meeting.
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Visby Connects with City and County Health Officials at NACCHO in Atlanta
Visby brings point-of-care PCR to the deep south with an appearance at NACCHO360.
Visby Medical to Present Poster at the Julius Schacter Chlamydia Conference
Offering a high-quality scientific meeting covering all aspects in the field of chlamydia research, this symposium provides an excellent opportunity for specialists and trainees in sexual health, HIV medicine, public health, microbiology, epidemiology and behavioral science to share their ideas and experiences.
Respiratory Diseases – The Current Landscape
Respiratory diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide. Get an overview of the most common respiratory diseases, their causes, and treatments.
COVID-19, Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus
COVID, Influenza A and B, and RSV may be similar in symptoms, but they need to be treated differently. Learn the difference here.
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.
Visby Medical to Exhibit at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Visby Medical will be exhibiting at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting (ACSM). ACSM has long been a gathering of the leading women’s health care experts.
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.
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.
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.