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 […]
The consensus sets evidence-based standards for nationwide blood establishments to standardize blood screening workflows, optimize blood donor management, and strike a balance between blood safety and the rights and interests of blood donors. Furthermore, the consensus identifies the following limitations of the Guidelines for Re-entry of Blood Donors with Reactive Screening Results: “It only addresses serological test findings, without fully leveraging […]
