lateral flow
The €4.5 million ($4.2 million) effort is led by researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institute and aims to deliver lateral flow tests and point-of-care devices.
Top Five Articles on 360Dx Last Week: Test for COPD Flare-Ups; Clinical Use of Wearable Techs; More
Last week, readers were most interested in a story about the development of an AI-based method to predict COPD flare-ups before symptoms appear.
The company analyzes urine samples using a lateral flow test and optical reader combined with artificial intelligence to predict lung disease exacerbations.
The EU has awarded the researchers €188,000 to support the project through September 2026, by which time they hope to have a validated prototype ready.
Healgen Gains FDA Marketing Authorization for OTC COVID, Flu A/B Test
The firm received de novo marketing authorization for its combination antigen test, and the developers of subsequent tests will be able to seek 510(k) clearance.