Evaluation of the Eazyplex ID LAMP Assay for the Rapid Diagnosis of Positive Blood Cultures.

Rapid molecular assays can be used to identify pathogens directly from positive blood cultures (BCs) in a timely manner compared to standard methods using subcultures. In this study, the eazyplex ID assay, which is based on loop-mediated amplification (LAMP) and is currently for research use only, was evaluated for the identification of the most common fungal species. A total of 190 BCs were analysed.

Experience with PCR Testing for Enteric Bacteria and Viruses of Emergency Department Patients with Acute Gastroenteritis: Are There Implications for the Early Treatment of Infection?

Early identification of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) pathogens via PCR may improve the management of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). In this study, we evaluated the implementation of a testing algorithm for ED patients with AGE using the BD MAX automated PCR system. Data from 133 patients were analyzed.

Parent-child relationship outcomes in a randomized controlled trial of housing first for indigenous and non-Indigenous parents experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and separation from their children.

Objective: To examine the impacts of Housing First (HF) on parent-child relationships for Indigenous and non-Indigenous parents experiencing homelessness and mental illness.

Method: Data on parent-child relationships were obtained through baseline and 18-month narrative interviews with parents ( = 43). Participants were randomly assigned to HF ( = 27) or treatment as usual (TAU; = 16).

SARS-CoV-2 Testing of Emergency Department Patients Using cobas Liat and eazyplex Rapid Molecular Assays.

Rapid testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) of patients presenting to emergency departments (EDs) facilitates the decision for isolation on admission to hospital wards. Differences in the sensitivity of molecular assays have implications for diagnostic workflows. This study evaluated the performance of the cobas Liat RT-PCR, which is routinely used as the initial test for ED patients in our hospitals, compared with the eazyplex RT-LAMP.