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Diagnostics for the Developing World: Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices
Analytical Chemistry · 2009 · Vol. 82(1) · pp. 3–10
Andres W. Martinez✉(Harvard University Press)Scott T. Phillips(Harvard University Press)George M. Whitesides(Harvard University Press)Emanuel Carrilho(Universidade de São Paulo)
Abstract
Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (microPADs) are a new class of point-of-care diagnostic devices that are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed specifically for use in developing countries. (To listen to a podcast about this feature, please go to the Analytical Chemistry multimedia page at pubs.acs.org/page/ancham/audio/index.html.).
Biosensors and Analytical DetectionAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingChemistryMicrofluidicsFeature (linguistics)Index (typography)NanotechnologyPoint of carePoint (geometry)MultimediaWorld Wide WebComputer science
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Delivery of Health CareDeveloping CountriesPaperTelemedicinePoint-of-Care SystemsMicrofluidic Analytical Techniques
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