Recently, the Expert Consensus on Graded Testing Strategies and Tiered Application of Respiratory Pathogens (2026 Edition) [1] was officially published in the Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine. Led by the National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases and the Chinese Society of Laboratory Medicine, the consensus was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel and puts forward 17 recommendations on the graded […]
Recent surveillance data from the China CDC (Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) show a clear upward trend in June 2026. Across the country, 79,000 newly confirmed cases were reported during the month. Among influenza-like illness cases seen in outpatient and emergency departments, SARS-CoV-2 positivity rose from 2.9% in early June to 9.6% by early July, making it the […]
A recent Scientific Reports study highlights how molecular diagnostics are helping improve prenatal GBS screening. Every expectant parent hopes for a healthy start—but timely diagnosis can make all the difference. Group B Streptococcus (#GBS) is one of the leading causes of invasive neonatal infections worldwide. Although routine screening during late pregnancy has become standard practice in many countries, conventional culture […]
Travelers’ Diarrhea（TD）is an acute diarrheal syndrome closely associated with international travel, most commonly caused by the consumption of contaminated food or water. As international tourism, business travel, and long-term overseas assignments continue to grow, the need for effective prevention and standardized clinical management is becoming increasingly important. A newly published Chinese Expert Consensus on the Prevention and Management of Travelers’ […]
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by infection-induced immune dysregulation, leading to organ dysfunction and high mortality. Although the Sepsis-3 criteria use SOFA-based organ dysfunction as the diagnostic standard, waiting until organ damage occurs may miss the optimal intervention window, contributing to millions of deaths worldwide each year. The concept of pre-sepsis(early sepsis) has emerged as a critical stage after infection onset, where immune […]
