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Image: The nasal swab test for kids diagnoses specific asthma subtype (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Rapid Nasal Swab Test Detects Asthma Type in Kids

A non-invasive nasal swab test designed to diagnose specific asthma subtypes in children could allow clinicians to prescribe more precise treatments. More...
06 Jan 2025
Image: The spatial multiplexed test aims to detect the Avian influenza A(H5) virus in humans at the point of need (Photo courtesy of Alveo Technologies)

Rapid, Molecular, Point of Need Diagnostic Test to Detect and Differentiate Between Influenza A + B, and A/H5

A portable, easy-to-use molecular detection platform employs isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology to provide rapid, qualitative results at the point of need. More...
30 Dec 2024
Image: The Quantra Hemostasis System with QStat Cartridge (Photo courtesy of HemoSonics)

POC Hemostasis System Could Help Prevent Maternal Deaths

New research is exploring how a novel hemostasis system could potentially improve the management of peripartum bleeding in obstetric patients. More...
27 Dec 2024
Image: The lateral flow test could detect prostate cancer more quickly and with greater accuracy (Photo courtesy of Valley Diagnostics)

Groundbreaking Test Could Detect Prostate Cancer Within Minutes Via Urine Sample

A pioneering test offers the potential to detect prostate cancer in men more quickly and accurately than existing methods. More...
25 Dec 2024
Image: The smartphone technology measures blood hemoglobin levels from a digital photo of the inner eyelid (Photo courtesy of Purdue University)

First-Of-Its-Kind Smartphone Technology Noninvasively Measures Blood Hemoglobin Levels at POC

A mobile health solution allows users to quickly and noninvasively measure their blood hemoglobin levels by simply taking a picture or screenshot of the lower inner eyelid, providing immediate and reliable testing at POC. More...
15 Nov 2024
Image: Heart attacks could be ruled out early with a new test, according to researchers (Photo courtesy of Mindray)

New High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Test Quickly Rules Out Heart Attack

New research indicates that up to 60% of individuals visiting emergency departments with heart attack symptoms could be safely discharged, many at earlier stages, using a new high-sensitivity cardiac troponin test. More...
06 Nov 2024
Image: Aaron Specht and Alison Roth using benchtop EDXRF systems to analyze toxic elements in dried blood spot samples (Photo courtesy of Malvern Panalytical)

New Noninvasive Methods Detect Lead Exposure Faster, Easier and More Accurately at POC

New noninvasive methods can detect lead exposure levels in both bone and blood more quickly, easily, and sensitively at the point of care compared to traditional techniques. More...
30 Oct 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.
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