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Image: The portable platform could address diagnostic gaps for tuberculosis testing in clinics without access to advanced laboratory infrastructure (photo credit: Shutterstock)

Handheld Molecular Test Detects Tuberculosis from Tongue Swabs in 30 Minutes

A new handheld DNA test provides lab-level TB detection at point of care in under 30 minutes, even without sputum samples. More...
30 Apr 2026
Image: Central to Sinocare’s exhibit at CMEF 2026 was the company’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) portfolio (photo courtesy of Sinocare)

Sinocare Presents AI-Driven Integrated Digital Health Solutions at CMEF

A new system integrates wearable CGM, home tests, and POC analytics to predict risk and personalize diabetes management. More...
17 Apr 2026
Image: Hyperfine’s Swoop platform is a portable, ultra-low-field MRI system that is FDA-cleard for brain imaging in patients of all ages (photo courtesy of Hyperfine)

Portable MRI System Gains CE Mark for Point-of-Care Brain Imaging

A new point-of-care brain MRI system adds AI-enhanced multidirectional DWI for better stroke detection. More...
13 Apr 2026
Image: With STIs on the rise, this new test arrives at a critical moment (Photo courtesy of Anthea Jessica Himawan Hardosubroto and Dheeraj Nurani Venkatachalam/Doherty Institute)

Portable Test Uses CRISPR to Rapidly Identify STIs and Resistance Markers

A portable gene‑targeting platform detects all major bacterial sexually transmitted infections in under an hour. More...
31 Mar 2026
Image: In proof‑of‑concept testing, the breath readout detected signs of myositis, bacteremia, pneumonia, and osteomyelitis (photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Breath Analysis Approach Offers Rapid Detection of Bacterial Infection

A metabolism-targeted breath test can rapidly distinguish bacterial infection from other causes of inflammation. More...
23 Mar 2026
Image: The AI-assisted spectroscopy technique rapidly differentiates myocardial infarction from aortic dissection (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

AI-Powered Blood Test Distinguishes Deadly Cardiac Events

An AI-driven spectral blood test can distinguish between a heart attack and an aortic dissection in minutes. More...
16 Mar 2026
Image: Rapid antigen tests for RSV help clinicians distinguish viral infections from bacterial illnesses (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid RSV Tests Reduces Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids

A study has linked rapid RSV tests to reduced antibiotic prescribing in young children. More...
13 Mar 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.