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Influenza A: Symptoms and Treatment

Influenza A is a type of virus that causes influenza (the flu), a highly contagious respiratory illness. Flu symptoms hit fast, unlike a cold, and can lead to serious complications for some. Symptoms of Influenza A Common symptoms of the influenza A include: Headache Dry, persistent cough Chills and sweats Fever Aching muscles Shortness of breath Eye pain Sore throat …

International Women’s Day 2023: Caring for Women’s Health

Today is the 113th “International Working Women’s Day”. For modern women, health issues cannot be ignored; with the continuous improvement of women’s health awareness, health issues are getting more and more attention. Epidemiological surveys show that at present, the incidence of gynecological cancers represented by breast cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer is relatively high, and there is …

How to Collect Nasopharyngeal Samples for Flu Testing

A flu test typically involves a healthcare provider collecting a sample from the inside of your nose or back of your throat using a sterile swab. The swab is then tested for the flu. The following describes the steps of nasopharyngeal Samples collection： 1. Use a sterile swab with a polyester, nylon, Dacron, or rayon tip. 2. Insert the swab …

China to Establish More Drug Procurement Programs

The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that it will “unswervingly” roll out more bulk procurement programs for drugs and medical consumables this year. The eighth round of the centralized drug procurement program will be launched this year, the administration said in a notice. “By the end of this year, each provincial-level region should have at least 450 types …

How to Take a Stool Sample with a Stool Collection Kit

If you’re having gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may have asked you to provide them with a stool sample for testing.  The following describes the steps for stool specimen collection. 1. Prepare a holder, such as a plastic bag, for collecting the stool. Place the holder in the toilet bowl, then open your bowels. 2. Using the stick provided, scoop a …

How to Use a Sampling Swab for Surface Monitoring

Surface monitoring using sampling swabs method is best to evaluate the effectiveness of hygiene procedures on uneven surfaces. The following describes the steps for surface monitoring using the swab method: The sampling swab is dipped into 5 ml neutralizer or broth medium and rubbed against the selected test area. The swab is returned into the test tube containing neutralizer or …

Free HPV Shots Drive Fight Against Cervical Cancer

China has backed the global strategy of accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer, which was initiated by the World Health Organization in November 2020, according to the National Health Commission. The strategy stipulates getting 90 percent of girls under 15 in 194 countries vaccinated with HPV vaccines by 2030, and set a target of eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening …

China Has Seen a Significant Drop in the Number of COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

China has seen a significant drop in the number of COVID-19 infections and deaths from their peaks, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of daily COVID-19 deaths at hospitals across the country fell to 102 on Monday, from a peak of 4,273 on Jan 4, it said on Wednesday in a report on its …

Advance Approval a Must for COVID-19 Experiments

The Beijing Municipal Health Commission said on Wednesday that all experiments related to COVID-19 must be approved in advance by local or national health authorities, emphasizing that unauthorized tests and research are strictly prohibited. The health commission cited a recent notice released by the National Health Commission on the need to further enhance biosecurity measures involving the novel coronavirus. Laboratory …

Medlab Middle East 2023

Medico 2023 Medlab Middle East Exhibition https://www.chinamedonline.com/company/home/1863.html Medico 2023 Medlab Middle East Exhibition located at Dubai World Trade Center. It will last for 4 days from February 6th to February 9th, our booth number: Z3.C32. 700 medical laboratory manufacturers Bringing together more than 700 medical laboratory manufacturers from more than 40 countries around the world.  And more than 4,000 delegates will attend …

Procedure for Cervical Cell Collection

The following describes the steps for cervical cell collection: pinch the long handle of cervical swab with thumb and index finger, put the front part of swab into cervix and rotate the cervical swab for 3~5 circles in one direction. Take out the cervical swab, and put the cervical swab front part into the freezing tube with 5 mL preservation …

What Can a Mouth Swab Drug Tests Detect?

Mouth swab drug tests can check for the presence of the following substances in a person’s system: Alcohol Amphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — a compound in cannabis Cocaine Methamphetamine Opioids Phencyclidine (PCP) As consumables manufacturer in the field of in vitro diagnostic, MEDICO offers a range of mouth flocked swabs, If you are interested, please contact us.