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Image: A phase object modeled as a thin, pure phase transmission mask is illuminated with horizontally polarized light at two different wavelengths (Haiwei Wang et al., Nanophotonics (2026). DOI: 10.1002/nap2.70190)

Ultrathin Metasurface Could Bring Quantitative Phase Imaging to Portable Devices

A new metasurface enables quantitative phase microscopy on compact sensors, enhancing label-free point-of-care imaging. More...
18 Aug 2026
Image: Nian Sun has spent years perfecting a device that he believes could change the way diseases are detected. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University)

Rapid Breath Sensor Detects SARS-CoV-2 from Exhaled Air

A new handheld breath sensor detects SARS‑CoV‑2 from exhaled air with near‑instant, selective readouts. More...
18 Aug 2026
Image: Algocyte PROXIMA is an ultra-portable medical instrument for non-specialist healthcare providers, including nurses, GPs, pharmacists, and care home staff (Photo courtesy of Algocyte)

Ultra-Portable Device Enables Finger-Prick Blood Testing at Home

An AI-enabled mobile hematology system delivers finger‑prick results at point of care, reducing clinic visits via home monitoring. More...
07 Aug 2026
Image: Visual Abstract (Kandel C, Oriotis D, Candon HL, et al. Respiratory Outbreak Mitigation With Point-of-Care Testing in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. Published online July 06, 2026. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.2644)

Rapid Onsite Testing Reduces Emergency Department Transfers in Long-Term Care

An onsite rapid testing system in long-term care detects COVID-19, flu, and RSV and cuts emergency department transfers by 11%. More...
05 Aug 2026
Image: ClearFit AI, a Brain Ultrasound Interface (BUI). (Photo courtesy of Longeviti Neuro Solutions)

New Brain Ultrasound Platform Enables Bedside Postoperative Imaging

An AI-enabled brain ultrasound interface unlocks real-time bedside brain imaging, reducing transports and radiation. More...
08 Jul 2026
Image: The platform combines proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip technology with intuitive mobile apps compatible with supported iOS and Android devices (Photo courtesy of Butterfly Network)

Handheld Ultrasound Expands Point-of-Care Imaging Access in Brazil

Butterfly Network has launched its iQ+ and iQ3 handheld ultrasound devices and mobile app in Brazil. More...
06 Jul 2026
image: The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE VG Panel is designed to align with a typical patient visit, producing eight results from a single swab in about 20 minutes (Photo courtesy of  BioMérieux)

Point-of-Care PCR Panel Delivers Vaginitis Results in 20 Minutes

A new point-of-care multiplex PCR test provides eight vaginitis pathogen results from one swab in 20 minutes. More...
02 Jul 2026
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The HospiMedica Point-of-Care Testing channel provides reporting on clinical/medical testing that is performed at the patient's side, near the patient and outside of the clinical laboratory. This would include testing provided by healthcare professionals and remote/field personnel and does not require processing by a central laboratory.