Wednesday - August 26, 2026
Researchers develop new RNA-based molecular test to more accurately diagnose hospital-acquired illness
August 25, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:

* * *

Researchers develop new RNA-based molecular test to more accurately diagnose hospital-acquired illness

*

Sixto Leal, M.D., Ph.D., and Kenneth Long, M.D. Hospital-acquired infections can lead to serious illness or death, especially in patients with weakened immune systems or other critical medical conditions. Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, is a seri . . .

Targeted News Service Document Request Form

This document is available to you by e-mail if you complete the form below with relevant information. There may be a fee for this article or ongoing service of similar materials. We will be in touch shortly.

Click here for more information about our products