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The UK Sepsis Trust has commissioned and is fully funding a new study, led by the University of St Andrews, which aims to improve sepsis diagnosis and lead to lifesaving interventions.

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An Ethical People Ontology Plan with population health benefits

To harness the full benefits of genomic medicine requires the development of human phenotype ontology, to serve as a standardised, evolving language for describing individual biological profiles. Here, James Henry describes the three technical phases which enable the shift to data-driven proactive care.

The need for POCT teams to operate as business units

Tony Cambridge explains why he believes that POCT services must be run as business units, led by qualified individuals and supported by organisation leads and wider network influence.

Products

Eppendorf introduces next generation mechanical pipettes

Life sciences firm Eppendorf has announced the commercial launch of the Eppendorf Research 3 neo range of pipettes, designed to deliver accurate and precise results for accelerated volume selection, and optimised ergonomics.

An automated solution for urine specimen aliquoting

Microbiology laboratory and automation firm Copan has launched UriVerse, a state-of-the-art, fully automated system that transforms the pre-analytical handling of urine specimens by automating key manual steps.

POCT advances from Anbio Biotechnology

In response to recent outbreaks of Chikungunya fever, Anbio Biotechnology has announced the launch of its Chikungunya IgM/IgG Rapid Test, offering clinicians and public health authorities a fast, accessible diagnostic tool at the point of care. The company also has a new PCR system, for quicker POC results.

Agilent expands the Dako Omnis family

Agilent Technologies has announced the introduction of its Dako Omnis family of automated immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridisation instruments with three new models - Agilent Dako Omnis 110, 165, and 165 Duo - designed to meet the evolving needs of pathology laboratories of all sizes.

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