When it comes to therapeutics, the core clinical challenge is often distilled down to a critical question: how much drug, and for how long? For too long, the aspiration toward truly personalised medicine has been constrained by the limitations of static, one-size-fits-all dosing and outdated pharmacokinetic (PK) models – a rigid system ill-equipped for advanced […]
Over the past decade, there has been a global trend toward decentralisation in healthcare, particularly in rural areas, low-income areas, and developing world regions [1]. Decentralised healthcare shifts authority away from a central power and toward areas closer to health service users. Point-of-care testing (POCT), or testing at or near the patient’s bedside, is useful
From hospital care to community: accelerating diagnostics and treatment through POCT Read More »
The 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS 2025) was held recently in Bangkok, Thailand. Delegates from all over the world attended to share the vital work they have been contributing towards the elimination of cervical cancer. The Lab Insights team attended the conference, and here are some key takeaways from the conference.
Welcome to the very first issue of Lab Insights: A Year in Diagnostics! Founded in 2019, our mission has been to pioneer the voice of the clinical lab, creating a platform for stakeholders to drive positive change in diagnostics. We have since grown into a vibrant community, and this debut issue embodies our commitment to
A year in diagnostics: looking back at 2025’s top clinical diagnostics stories Read More »
The global prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) presents a major public health challenge. STIs are among the most common infectious diseases reported around the world [1]. Over one million STIs are acquired every day, and rates continue to rise in many regions [2]. Beyond the immense human impact, this incidence puts a significant burden
The laboratory edge: optimising STI diagnostics for better clinical decisions Read More »
In this talk on the use of HPV self-sampling as a means of screening for cervical cancer at the recent 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS 2025), Professor Deborah Bateson of the Sydney Medical School at The University of Sydney and Professor Woo Yin Ling of the University of Malaya both share
Under-served populations leverage HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer elimination Read More »
In continuation of the Leaders in Conversation series, Ms Sophia Chao, General Manager of Roche Diagnostics Taiwan sits down to have a talk with Vice President Hong Tzu Jen of Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Taiwan to discuss environmental sustainability within healthcare institutions. Environmental sustainability is a hot topic at the moment, with more
A Taiwanese Hospital’s Journey to Green Healthcare and improved ESG Read More »
Mass spectrometry has long been heralded as a powerful analytical tool in the realm of testing, offering an unparalleled ability for accuracy and precision. Historically, mass spectrometry has been considered a form of niche testing. Typically located in specialised, tertiary or research institutions, access to the benefits mass spectrometry testing has to offer has been
Transforming mass spectrometry testing at Keio University Hospital Read More »
For clinical laboratory teams, the most frustrating errors might be the ones they can’t control — because they occur outside the lab. Indeed, most errors can be traced back to sources in the pre-analytic phase. According to an independent study, 62% of errors occur in this stage; 15% of errors happen during analysis, and 23%
Accurate diagnostic results begin with good pre-analytics Read More »
This article is also available in Thai. The second part of the discussion focused on the compelling outcomes of Chiang Mai University Hospital’s Total Lab Automation (TLA) initiative, validating its strategic necessity. Internally, the hospital has realised significant efficiency gains by reducing the personnel required for managing the lab track, allowing staff members to be
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