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Faster and simpler point-of-care malaria test developed by Rice researchers

Written by | 2 Mar 2024

Rice University researchers have developed a rapid, accurate test for diagnosing malaria that is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests. The advancement has the potential […]

Establishing a community pharmacist-led vitamin D point-of-care testing service

Written by | 1 Nov 2023

Adequate levels of Vitamin D are critical for satisfactory immune function and this has stimulated interest in point-of-care testing (POCT) in community pharmacies. A pilot study has recently […]

What point-of-care testing for vitamin D levels tells us

Written by | 31 Oct 2023

The pilot study of pharmacist-led vitamin D point-of-care testing showed that the procedure was feasible in routine practice and, surprisingly, that more than half of participants had insufficient […]

Why should vitamin D levels be measured in community pharmacy?

Written by | 30 Oct 2023

Adequate levels of Vitamin D are critical for satisfactory immune function and this has stimulated interest in point-of-care testing (POCT) in community pharmacies. A pilot study has recently […]

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