A new rapid test from Northwestern University can diagnose hepatitis C in just 15 minutes — far faster than current options. Chronic hepatitis C infection affects an estimated 50 million people around the world and leads to approximately 242,000 deaths each year, most often from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Same-day test results can speed up the start of treatment, and the infection is fully curable with the right medication. Scientists at Johns Hopkins independently verified that the new test showed 100 percent agreement with commercial diagnostic platforms.A New 15 Minute…
