Point of Care

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

Rapid Credit Card-Sized UTI Diagnostic Test Detects Four Major Uropathogens from Urine Drop
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are also the second-highest infections in the human body and account for significant GP visits and economic burden on our healthcare system. The empirical prescription of antibiotics is eventually adding up to the larger problem of Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR). Now, a point-of-care solution leverages the power of nanotechnology and biotechnology for ultra rapid diagnosis of UTI. More...13 Nov 2022

Novel POC Hemolysis System Improves Patient Care, Reduces Workload for Emergency Departments and ICUs
An innovative product concept enables the detection of hemolysed blood samples in direct connection with blood sampling near the patient, contributing to increased patient safety, more efficient processes and lower costs. More...13 Nov 2022

Portable qPCR Platform Enables Faster, Better, Low-Cost Near-Patient Molecular Diagnosis
The point-of-care molecular diagnostics space seems to have gotten more crowded during COVID. Now, a portable molecular diagnostics platform with 16-well capabilities differentiates itself from most competitors who use single cartridge or single test formats. More...12 Nov 2022
In Other News
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
BARCO Showcases Latest Display Products and Solutions at Arab Health 2020
EDAN Instruments Unveils Next-Generation Diagnostic Ultrasound System at Arab Health 2020
Advantech iHealthcare Presents Its Newest Product Line-Up at MEDICA 2019
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.