Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms and can be transmitted
between individuals and populations thus threatening the general public health and …

Nucleic acid detection offers critical information in diagnosing pathogen infection and
monitoring disease treatment. Point-of-care testing (POCT), with ideal characteristics such …

The striking prevalence of HIV, TB and malaria, as well as outbreaks of emerging infectious
diseases, such as influenza A (H7N9), Ebola and MERS, poses great challenges for patient …

In the past half-century, routine central laboratory testing has become increasingly
automated and efficient. The majority of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry and …

Molecular point-of-care (POC) tests offer high sensitivity, rapid turnaround times, relative
ease of use, and the convenience of laboratory-grade testing in the absence of formal …

Early diagnosis and rapid initiation of treatment remains a key strategy to control both HIV
and tuberculosis (TB). However, HIV and TB control programs have had completely …

Infectious diseases have seriously threatened human health and caused enormous losses
to the global economy. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of pathogens is crucial to the timely …

In recent years, we have witnessed many transitions in healthcare systems around the
globe. For example, population expansion and ageing, and the human immunodeficiency …

Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics brings tests nearer to the site of patient care. The
turnaround time is short, and minimal manual interference enables quick clinical …

Rapid and timely diagnosis of infectious diseases is a critical determinant of clinical
outcomes and general public health. For the detection of various pathogens, microfluidics …