The success of treatment, quarantine and, ultimately, return to normalcy, all hinge on the development and dissemination of tests capable of not just accurate but rapid detection of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
INNOVATION
Point of Care: Handheld Device Shows Promise in Detecting Concussion from Blood Samples
September 24, 2019
A handheld portable device could be more effective than a CT scan in detecting mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), according to a new study published in The Lancet Neurology. Because it is capable of … [Read more...]
TECHNOLOGY
Top 4 trends shaping the healthcare industry
July 8, 2019
By Leora Borgenicht bio Before the healthcare industry can ambitiously transform to offer more accurate and personalized patient care, certain stepping stones must be reached. These four … [Read more...]
EMERGING TESTS
Improved Accuracy of Point-of-Care HbA1c Tests May Expand Access to Testing
May 28, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared POC Afinion HbA1c Dx test (Alere Technologies a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories) is accurate and precise for diagnosing diabetes using both fingerstick … [Read more...]
TOP OF THE NEWS
Federal Effort to Control HIV Depends on Increasing Testing, Treatment Adherence
May 21, 2019
To control the spread of HIV in the United States, HIV infection must be diagnosed early and persons with HIV infection must be quickly linked to sustained care and treatment. These are the core … [Read more...]
EMERGING TESTS
New Point-of Care Paper Test May Improve Diagnosis of Preeclampsia
May 6, 2019
The Congo Red Dot (CRD) Paper Test is a simple, rapid, non-invasive tool that that may improve triage and the accuracy of preeclampsia (PE) diagnosis at the point of care, according to a pilot study … [Read more...]
PUBLIC HEALTH
Comprehensive, School-based Cardiovascular Screening Is Feasible, Effective
April 26, 2019
Comprehensive screening for cardiovascular risk, including testing for cholesterol and diabetes, is feasible in middle schools, according to a small study published in the Journal of Pediatrics. … [Read more...]
