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Image: FDA recently granted HemoSonics expanded use of its critical bleeding management system with Special 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of HemoSonics)

HemoSonics Demonstrates Breakthrough in Point-Of-Care Viscoelastic Hemostasis Testing

HemoSonics is demonstrating its Quantra Hemostasis System which has the broadest range of FDA-cleared indications for use in its category and is cleared for use with arterial and venous blood samples in cardiac, trauma, liver, and major orthopedic surgery patients. More...
08 Aug 2024
Image: The Chronus Health platform is being demonstrated at ADLM 2024 (Photo courtesy of Chronus Health)

POC Electrical Sensing-Based Blood Testing Technology Unveiled at ADLM 2024

Chronus Health is showcasing a first-of-a-kind electrical sensing-based, real-time blood testing system that will reduce the time to diagnosis and lower overall healthcare costs since blood samples are analyzed on-site rather than sent to central labs for analysis. More...
06 Aug 2024
Image: The LEX 5-minute diagnostics platform provides an answer faster and with less hands-on effort than any existing product on the market (Photo courtesy of LEX Diagnostics)

5-Minute Multiplex PCR Testing System to Redefine Point-Of-Care Diagnostics

A low-cost instrument aims to redefine POC diagnostics by delivering molecular tests at the time they are most needed. More...
06 Aug 2024
Image: The Maverick system’s silicon chip technology is poised to revolutionize lab care (Photo courtesy of Genalyte)

Silicon Chip Based Blood Test Rapidly Diagnoses Patients with Hypothyroidism

A new thyroid stimulating hormone immunoassay performed on a silicon chip delivers results in approximately 30 minutes, as compared to 2 to 5 days for results required for traditional testing methods. More...
29 Jul 2024
Image: A new study has associated the use of Ceribell point-of-care EEG with a significant reduction in length of stay in the ICU (Photo courtesy of Ceribell, Inc.)

Point-Of-Care EEG System Significantly Reduces Length of Patient Stay in ICU

A multi-center retrospective study has shown a significant association between the early detection of nonconvulsive seizures via POC-EEG and a reduction in ICU length of stay. More...
25 Jul 2024
Image: The LIAMT handheld processor features a window which the user can look through to view fluorescent virus detection signals (Photo courtesy of Ziyue Li)

Handheld Device Puts Power of Lab-Based Diagnostic Testing in the Palm of Your Hand

Researchers have developed a platform technology that incorporates PCR-like capabilities within a handheld device, producing results within about an hour compared to the longer processes associated with traditional PCR. More...
24 Jul 2024
Image: PROMPT platform design and operation (Photo courtesy of Science Translational Medicine; DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abf6356)

Portable PCR Platform to Detect Multiple Pathogenic Bacteria Targets and Antibiotic Susceptibility at POC

A portable PCR platform with high multiplexing capabilities is being developed to identify multiple pathogenic bacterial targets and their antibiotic susceptibility, thus aiding in POC treatment decisions. More...
23 Jul 2024
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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.