Author:Hugo, S; Land, K; Madou, M; Kido, HDate:Feb 2014Microfluidic systems enable precise control over tiny volumes of fluid in a compact and low-cost form, thus providing the ideal platform on which to develop point-of-care diagnostic solutions. Centrifugal microfluidic systems, also referred ...Read more
Author:Smith, Suzanne; Bezuidenhout, Petroné; Land, Kevin; Korvink, JG; Mager, DDate:Sep 2016We present an ultra-high frequency radio frequency identification based wireless communication set-up for paper-based point-of-care diagnostic applications, based on a sensing radio frequency identification chip. Paper provides a low-cost, ...Read more
Author:Hugo, S; Land, KDate:Oct 2012Microfluidic systems provide the ideal platform on which to develop point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices. A new microfluidic platform, based on centrifugal microfluidic
principles, is currently being developed at the CSIR, with the aim ...Read more
Author:Manoto, Sello L; Lugongolo, Masixole Y; Govender, Ureshnie; Mthunzi-Kufa, PatienceDate:Mar 2018Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a global health problem. Early diagnosis, rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation and monitoring of viral load are the key strategies for effective HIV management. Many people in resource limited ...Read more
Author:Smith, S; Naidoo, T; Davies, E; Fourie, L; Nxumalo, Z; Swart, H; Marais, P; Land, K; Roux, PDate:Feb 2015We present a visualization pipeline from sample to answer for point-of-care blood cell counting applications. Effective and low-cost point-of-care medical diagnostic tests provide developing countries and rural communities with accessible ...Read more