Background: In adolescents and young females, abnormal vaginal discharge (AVD) is of prevalent concern. The syndromic therapy ...

An inquest at Avon Coroner's Court heard swabs were taken from Ben's body after his death without his parents' knowledge. The collection of samples without the correct consent is potentially unlawful.

Cheek swab sex tests are set to be introduced in track and field as World Athletics moves to toughen rules to protect fairness in women’s sport. The global body is consulting with athletes over ...

The next Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles in 2028 World Athletics is set to introduce a swab test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.

However, eight days after Sophie was born at the Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), it was discovered that a swab had been left inside Aisha, putting her at risk of potentially ...

World Athletics is set to introduce a swab test for elite athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events. The "pre-clearance requirement" is one of several changes ...

Iodine is an essential mineral which is crucial in maintaining thyroid health. It is used by the thyroid gland to produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Sadly, many ...

A fast-drying navel protection solution has impressed in lambing sheds under trial conditions, providing an effective alternative to iodine. Interest in substitute desiccants for navels has grown ...

Tick bites can fly under the radar, but there are signs to look for and steps to take to remove the parasitic arachnids, and ...

There are high risks of infection for surgeons during the face-to-face COVID-19 swab sampling due to the novel coronavirus’s infectivity. To address this issue, we propose a flexible transoral robot ...