From hospital care to community: accelerating diagnostics and treatment through POCT

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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 […]

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Key takeaways from 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS 2025)

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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. 

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A year in diagnostics: looking back at 2025’s top clinical diagnostics stories

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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

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The laboratory edge: optimising STI diagnostics for better clinical decisions

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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

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Under-served populations leverage HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer elimination

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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

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A Taiwanese Hospital’s Journey to Green Healthcare and improved ESG

a taiwanese hospital's journey to green healthcare and improved ESG; Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital Taiwan

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

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Transforming mass spectrometry testing at Keio University Hospital

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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

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Putting patients at the heart of the diagnostic experience: Q&A with Dr Narain Chotirosniramit (Part 2)

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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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Putting patients at the heart of the diagnostic experience: Q&A with Dr Narain Chotirosniramit (Part 1)

total lab automation, chiang mai university hospital

This article is also available in Thai. Roche Diagnostics Thailand General Manager, Mihai Irimescu, sat down with Associate Professor Dr Narain Chotirosniramit, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, to discuss the operational excellence of the Maharaj Nakorn University Hospital, which the faculty oversees. The conversation centered on how the high-capacity facility’s

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