Advancing healthcare through laboratory on a chip technology:Transforming microorganism identification and diagnostics  

作　　者：Carlos M Ardila 

机构地区：[1]Department of Basic Sciences,Biomedical Stomatology Research Group,Universidad de Antioquia U de A,Medellín 0057,Colombia

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2025年第3期9-19,共11页世界临床病例杂志（英文）

摘　　要：In a recent case report in the World Journal of Clinical Cases,emphasized the crucial role of rapidly and accurately identifying pathogens to optimize patient treatment outcomes.Laboratory-on-a-chip(LOC)technology has emerged as a transformative tool in health care,offering rapid,sensitive,and specific identification of microorganisms.This editorial provides a comprehensive overview of LOC technology,highlighting its principles,advantages,applications,challenges,and future directions.Success studies from the field have demonstrated the practical benefits of LOC devices in clinical diagnostics,epidemiology,and food safety.Comparative studies have underscored the superiority of LOC technology over traditional methods,showcasing improvements in speed,accuracy,and portability.The future integration of LOC with biosensors,artificial intelligence,and data analytics promises further innovation and expansion.This call to action emphasizes the importance of continued research,investment,and adoption to realize the full potential of LOC technology in improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.

关 键 词：Laboratory-on-a-chip Microorganism identification DIAGNOSTICS Point-ofcare testing Biosensors 

分 类 号：R446[医药卫生—诊断学]