Diagnostics for the developing world: microfluidic paper-based analytical devices.
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.).
Martinez
Andres W
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Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
Phillips
Scott T
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Whitesides
George M
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Carrilho
Emanuel
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D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D003906:Developing Countries; D046210:Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010209:Paper; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000639:trends*; D017216:Telemedicine