Innovations
Why home calprotectin testing is the future of IBD care
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) services across the NHS are facing growing pressures, with delayed calprotectin test results often slowing clinical decision making and forcing clinicians to treat empirically. In this Q&A, Steve Smith, Group Director and Co-Founder of Networking Health, discusses the current challenges faced by patients and providers, and describes how faster, home-based calprotectin…
Read MoreAbbott i-STAT User Network Meeting – London Friday 17th April 2026
POCTInnovators were invited to attend the i-STAT User Network meeting held in London. The programme included customers using or evaluating the i-STAT devices, each feeding back on their experiences, showcasing the utility and performance of this versatile diagnostic platform. The day was a great opportunity for sharing best practices and discussing innovation in point of…
Read MoreHORIBA launches new Yumivet veterinary diagnostics brand with introduction of VH2500 hematology analyzer
New dedicated veterinary diagnostics brand combines HORIBA’s analytical expertise with intuitive, multispecies solutions Montpellier, France (21 May, 2026) – HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has announced the launch of Yumivet, its new veterinary diagnostics brand, alongside the introduction of a dedicated solution, the Yumivet VH2500 hematology analyzer. Designed to support the…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Most Impactful Point-of-Care Tests in Modern Healthcare
Introduction Point-of-care testing (POCT) has become one of the most transformative developments in modern healthcare. Defined as diagnostic testing performed at or near the site of patient care, POCT enables clinicians to obtain rapid results and make immediate clinical decisions without relying on central laboratories. (NCBI) Advances in miniaturisation, biosensor technology, and digital connectivity have…
Read MoreModernised Urinalysis Testing from Siemens Healthineers Expands Access, Makes Earlier Detection of Kidney Disease Possible
At Siemens Healthineers is expanding access to modern urinalysis testing with the Atellica LumIQ Analyser1, a portable and scalable point-of-care instrument designed for use on the frontlines of patient care. The system, manufactured in Sudbury, United Kingdom, helps clinicians detect and monitor conditions such as kidney disease, urinary tract infections, pregnancy and diabetes, while enabling…
Read MoreHORIBA to Build a New Global Headquarters
Advancing global operations and realigning domestic sites to strengthen the organization and lay the groundwork to become a company with annual revenue of 1 trillion yen. HORIBA, Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto, Japan; President: Masayuki Adachi) announces plans to build a new global headquarters on the site of its current head office in Kisshoin, Minami‑ku, Kyoto. Construction began…
Read MoreThe FIAPro™ Immunofluorescence Analyser
Point-of-care testing (POCT) continues to transform diagnostic practice across the UK, playing an ever-greater role in speeding up clinical decision-making, enhancing patient flow, and supporting more efficient use of healthcare resources. As health systems face increasing pressures – from higher patient volumes to workforce constraints – POCT provides a practical solution by enabling rapid testing…
Read MoreIntroducing RiboNAT™ A new rapid sterility test designed for super-fast results
The 14-day turnaround time of current compendial sterility testing is plainly insufficient for a wide range of crucial, life-saving drugs and therapies, including an increasing number of novel cell and gene therapies which are incompatible with membrane filtration. As even slight contamination is unacceptable for parenteral treatments, this necessitates sterility tests that are not only…
Read MoreHORIBA obtains CE IVDR certification for new Yumizen H500 CRP benchtop hematology analyzer
New compact analyzer combines 5-part extended DIFF with rapid CRP whole blood measurement, delivering clinically relevant information for enhanced diagnoses in laboratory settings HORIBA’s new CE IVDR certified Yumizen H500 CRP benchtop hematology analyzer delivers a simultaneous complete blood count (CBC) with 5-part extended differential and rapid CRP whole blood measurement. HORIBA, a global leader…
Read MoreLatest Innovations Transforming Acute Cardiac Care: Lab, ED & Cardiology perspective
In this educational webinar, the following topics are discussed by the listed presenters: The Role of Point-of-Care Troponin Testing in Acute Cardiac CarePresenter | Prof Rick Body Impact of rapid hs-cTn-based ESC-algorithms for the Patients & the Healthcare SystemPresenter | Prof Christian Mueller IFCC Committee consensus on clinical applications of cardiac biomarkersPresenter | Prof Paul…
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