After many years of extensive R&D, the field of diagnostics is reaping the benefits from advanced point of care (POC) testing devices and kits.
The health of a nation’s population is the prime mover of its economy. As the developing world strives toward modernity, the amount of money spent on healthcare facilities worldwide—both by government and private organizations—is escalating to mammoth levels. This can be attributed to the increased prevalence of chronic and infectious disease in the populace (which could correlate to rising poverty rates and life expectancy), as well as the desire to diagnose and cure these diseases at an initial stage.