Authors: Dr. Sneha Kapoor, Mr. Arjun Mehta
Abstract: Point-of-care (POC) analytical devices have emerged as transformative tools in drug monitoring and personalized medicine. These devices enable rapid, accurate, and real-time assessment of drug levels in biological fluids, facilitating timely clinical decisions. Advancements in microfluidics, biosensors, electrochemical detection, and wearable technology have expanded the scope of POC devices. Regulatory and analytical considerations, including validation, accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity, remain critical for clinical implementation. This paper reviews recent developments in POC analytical devices, explores key technologies and design principles, discusses challenges in drug monitoring, and provides tables summarizing device types, applications, and regulatory considerations. POC devices enhance patient safety, improve therapeutic outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs by enabling on-site drug monitoring.
Keywords: Point-of-Care, Analytical Devices, Drug Monitoring, Microfluidics, Biosensors, Personalized Medicine, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
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