Point of Care


New Immunosensor Paves Way to Rapid POC Testing for COVID-19 and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Researchers have developed a new immunosensor based on Quenchbody technology that shows great potential as a fast, inexpensive, and convenient tool to detect SARS-CoV-2. This highly efficient diagnostic approach will be useful not only for point-of-care testing, but also for high-throughput epidemiological studies of COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases. More...19 Dec 2022

POC Molecular TB Test Could Enable Clinicians to Begin Appropriate Treatment Immediately
A new molecular TB testing system currently under development aims to provide highly accurate results at a low price at the point of care, enabling clinicians to immediately commence appropriate treatment and patient management to maximize health outcomes and minimize further spread of infection. More...15 Dec 2022

Early Sepsis Recognition Platform Could Identify Pre-Symptomatic Patients at POC Using Culture-Free Diagnostic Test
A new diagnostic system for early-stage sepsis condition could allow doctors to predict the future appearance and evolution of sepsis within a short period of time and thus, provide a suitable clinical response even before the symptoms arise. More...14 Nov 2022

New Digital Platform Technology Aims to Disrupt 50-Year-Old PCR Testing for Similar-Symptom Pathogens
A disruptive new diagnostic testing platform that uses electronic nanosensors to detect the genetic material of numerous pathogens could reshape the future of diagnostic testing. More...14 Nov 2022

Hand-Held POC Biosensor Quickly and Accurately Detects Oral Cancer
Researchers have developed a breakthrough hand-held biosensor that enables quick and accurate detection of oral cancer. The team is now looking forward to demonstrating their integrated solution for cancer and other disease detection via a hand-held point-of-care device with a short detection time and low detection limit. More...14 Nov 2022

Mast Group Enters into Multi-Country Distribution Agreement for Nanomix's eLab System
Mast Group Limited (Liverpool, UK) and Nanomix (Emeryville, CA, USA) have entered into a multi-region distribution agreement wherein Mast will market and distribute the Nanōmix eLab system in the UK, Germany, France, Ireland and South Africa. More...14 Nov 2022
In Other News
Rapid Credit Card-Sized UTI Diagnostic Test Detects Four Major Uropathogens from Urine Drop
Novel POC Hemolysis System Improves Patient Care, Reduces Workload for Emergency Departments and ICUs
Portable qPCR Platform Enables Faster, Better, Low-Cost Near-Patient Molecular Diagnosis
Portable UTI Molecular Diagnostic Platform Provides Accurate Test Results in 40 Minutes
New Wearable Patient Monitoring System Refines Clinician’s Workflow to Track Patient Conditions
Next-Gen POC Whole Blood Hemostasis System Recognizes Specific Needs of EDs and ORs
Handheld Lab to Enable Faster, Cheaper Point-of-Need Bacterial Infection Identification
Benchtop Immunoanalyzer Delivers Lab Quality Results for Cardiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Wards at POC
Breakthrough POC Diagnostic Technology Detects Brain Abnormalities Prior to Symptoms
Advantech Presents Latest Range of Point-of-Care Solutions at MEDICA 2022
EKF Showcases POCT Connectivity Solutions at MEDICA 2022
LumiraDx Presents its POC Diagnostics Platform and Broad Test Menu at MEDICA 2022
Vedalab Presents Innovative Reagents and Instruments at MEDICA 2022
Nova Biomedical Exhibits IVD Testing Solutions for POC and Critical Care at MEDICA 2022
One-Time Blood Test Predicts Which Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Will Grow Worse
AI-Driven Heart Disease Detection Software to Identify Hidden Cardiovascular Conditions
Global Bedside Testing Market to Witness Promising Prospects in Critical Care
AI-Powered Smart Stethoscope Can Screen for Heart Failure During Physical Exams
Mindray Showcases Its Latest Innovations in Medical Imaging and Peri-Operative Care at Arab Health 2022
Advantech Presents its Newest Line-Up of Point-of-Care Solutions and Medical Devices at MEDICA 2021
Edan Instruments Presents World's First GMR Magnetic Immunoassay System at Arab Health
Agfa HealthCare Exhibits Latest Innovations in Radiology and Enterprise Imaging at Arab Health 2021
Konica Minolta Introduces New AeroDR NS Flat Panel Detector at Arab Health 2020
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.







