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Image: Researchers from the Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University have developed and tested a new technology that can identify and measure the concentration of pharmaceuticals in under 10 minutes. Today, this process takes up to an hour. That is critical waiting time for patients suffering from a stroke. (Image Credit: Aarhus University)

Point-of-Care Blood Test Could Speed Treatment Decisions in Acute Stroke

A new POC test rapidly quantifies anticoagulants in under 10 minutes, expediting stroke treatment decisions. More...
29 Sep 2026
Image: University of Florida scientists Hugh Fan, Ph.D., and John Lednicky, Ph.D., led the development of a cost-effective, accurate handheld device capable of simultaneously testing for seven different mosquito-borne viruses. (Image Credit: UF Health photo by Hannah Clark)

Portable Test Differentiates Seven Mosquito-Borne Viruses at Point of Care

A new portable device rapidly distinguishes seven mosquito-borne viruses at point of care with RT-PCR-like accuracy. More...
28 Sep 2026
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Prehospital Blood Test Could Reduce Emergency Transfers for Chest Pain

A point-of-care blood test plus a clinical risk score could reduce chest pain emergency visits by about 30%. More...
25 Sep 2026
Image: LVOne uses blood-based biomarkers to detect stroke and identify large vessel occlusion before hospital arrival, providing objective results earlier than traditional assessments. (Photo courtesy of UpFront Diagnostics)

First-of-Its-Kind Rapid Blood Test Gains CE Mark to Support Prehospital Stroke Triage

A new point-of-care blood test gains CE mark to detect stroke and flag large-vessel occlusion. More...
23 Sep 2026
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Identifies Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults Without Diabetes

New data show CGM metrics flag higher hypertension and cholesterol risk in adults without diabetes. More...
21 Sep 2026
Image: The wearable U-RHYTHM device, developed by the University of Bristol. (Image Credit: David Hills/Glude.tv)

Wearable Hormone Monitor Enables At-Home Detection of Primary Aldosteronism

A new at-home wearable monitors 24-hour hormone rhythms to uncover aldosterone surges for earlier primary aldosteronism detection. More...
28 Aug 2026
Image: Schematic illustration depicting MOF-encapsulated microneedle biosensing versus conventional blood draw-based diagnosis and monitoring of acute kidney injury. (Yixuan Wang et al.,  Advanced Materials, 2026. DOI: 10.1002/adma.74423)

Microneedle Patch Enables At-Home Monitoring of Acute Kidney Injury

A new microneedle patch with a specialized coating captures a key kidney injury marker. More...
27 Aug 2026
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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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