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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
Image: The Cytophone clinical prototype (Photo courtesy of Nat. Commun.; Yadem, A.C., Armstrong, J.N., Sarimollaoglu, M. et al.)

Noninvasive Test Detects Malaria Without Blood Sample

A novel noninvasive test could significantly transform malaria testing in low- and middle-income countries that are heavily impacted by this mosquito-borne illness. More...
30 Oct 2024
Image: QScout CBC will give a complete blood count in 2 minutes from fingerstick or venous blood (Photo courtesy of Ad Astra Diagnostics)

Next Gen CBC and Sepsis Diagnostic System Targets Faster, Earlier, Easier Results

An enhanced diagnostic system aims to provide lab-quality CBC results at lab-grade costs at the patient’s side, facilitating earlier identification and triage of severe infections. More...
28 Oct 2024
Image: The innovative rapid active syphilis test is being designed for point of care professional use and at-home self-testing (Photo courtesy of Atomo Diagnostics)

Rapid Finger Prick Blood Test to Detect Active Syphilis Test at Point of Care

A 15-minute, one-step lateral flow syphilis test has demonstrated potential as an effective means of detecting active syphilis and could help reduce its global burden. More...
24 Oct 2024
Image: The InfectoSynovia test has the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

High-Accuracy Bedside Test to Diagnose Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Five Minutes

A state-of-the-art, high-accuracy point-of-care test is being developed to diagnose periprosthetic joint infections in under five minutes using only a minimal sample of synovial fluid. More...
22 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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