FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Users should not make medical decisions based on the device’s output without talking to their healthcare provider
Biosensors
Novel Rapid, POC Testing Strips as Accurate as PCR Tests
University of New South Wales
The technology used in test strips is economical, robust, sensitive, and versatile
Portable Saliva Test Tool May Detect Breast Cancer
University of Florida
Its portability and short turnaround time make the novel device a robust competitor to traditional cancer detection methods
Novel Biosensor Detects Fentanyl in Urine in Seconds
University of Texas at Dallas
First-of-its-kind electrochemical test can detect trace amounts with 98 percent accuracy
Researchers Design, Validate a Handheld WBC Counter
Rutgers University
The leukometer could enable rapid testing and triaging for infections and aid in cancer treatment
Researchers 3D Print a Robust PoC Testing Device in Minutes
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
3D printing makes custom point-of-care testing a reality
Novel Breath Test Rapidly Detects SARS-CoV-2
Washington University in St. Louis
Robust device produces accurate results in less than a minute and can be modified to detect several other pathogens
New, Highly Sensitive Diagnostic Test for Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis
Nanoparticles and lateral flow assay help detect and treat common illnesses at low cost
What Is an Organ-on-a-Chip?
Guy L. Regnard, PhD
Organ-on-a-chip platforms combine biomaterial technology, cell biology, and engineering
Rapid COVID-19 Test Delivers Results within Minutes with 90 Percent Accuracy
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Low-cost biosensor test could extend reliable COVID-19 testing to remote and disadvantaged areas