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Image: The SPOTFIRE® R Panel brings diagnostic power to clinicians via a lab-grade, PCR-based expanded syndromic approach (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Fast and Innovative Multiplex PCR Platform Meets Infectious Disease Patient Needs at Point-of-Care

bioMérieux has expanded its innovative syndromic testing technology from outside traditional clinical laboratories to near patient testing locations such as urgent care in or outside of the hospitals, physician offices including pediatricians, and other healthcare facilities directly in contact with patients. More...
20 Apr 2023
Image: Geo is a compact, portable, testing platform that provides results within 20 minutes of sample collection (Photo courtesy of ReadyGo)

30-Minute Molecular Assay to Revolutionize Tuberculosis Diagnosis within Near Patient Settings

ReadyGo Diagnostics Ltd. has entered into an assay development agreement with Gemina Laboratories Ltd., paving the way for a simple MTB saliva test that would replace smear microscopy and provide a sample to answer result within 30 minutes. More...
20 Apr 2023
Image: Images showing the nano-assembly mpox rapid test before (a) and after (e) the addition of mpox DNA (Photo courtesy of Penn State)

First-Ever Mpox Rapid Test Can Be Adapted for Other Emerging Diseases

Researchers have developed the first rapid test for Monkeypox, or Mpox virus, based on an innovative technology that may also be adaptable for other emerging diseases. More...
20 Apr 2023
Image: LabPad Evolution is a handheld PoC multi-measurements testing device (Photo courtesy of Biosynex)

Pocket Laboratory Offers Fast and Reliable Diagnosis at Point of Care

A multi-technology, multi-parameters Point of Care (PoC) device combines two technologies in a single device for a unique evolutive panel of tests. The pocket-sized lab can perform multiple biological analyses from just a finger prick of blood and send the results via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet. More...
10 Apr 2023
Image: The Micro C handheld dynamic digital radiographic X-ray system (Photo courtesy of OXOS)

World’s First Handheld, Dynamic Digital Radiographic Instrument Makes X-Ray Imaging More Accessible

Micro C, the world’s first handheld dynamic digital radiographic X-ray system, delivers unparalleled image sharpness and clarity in the smallest form factor, making X-ray more accessible and outperforming conventional X-ray solutions in terms of speed, safety, and intelligence. More...
07 Apr 2023
Image: Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s could simplify diagnosis and reduce costs (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Blood-Based Biomarkers Detectable by Simple Blood Test Could Simplify Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

A new study has demonstrated that blood-based biomarkers for amyloid and tau are highly correlated with the established biomarkers used for Alzheimer's diagnosis. These blood-based biomarkers have also shown great diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing between normal and non-normal levels of amyloid and tau biomarkers. More...
06 Apr 2023
Image: GlucoScreen displays the calculated blood glucose reading on the phone (Photo courtesy of University of Washington)

Smartphone-Based Readerless System Measures Blood Glucose for Early Detection of Prediabetes

Screening for prediabetes typically involves laboratory testing at a healthcare facility or using a portable glucometer for at-home testing. Unfortunately, access and cost may limit widespread screening. Now, researchers have discovered an optimal approach to enhance early detection of prediabetes. More...
03 Apr 2023
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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.