Commentary
Home-based diagnostics are a growing trend. These technologies will continue to provide preliminary intelligence for individuals without the knowledge of healthcare professionals. As home-based technology expands, one must consider the effects on the quality of care and the parallels to animal healthcare.
Authorization of a Covid-19 and flu test expands the options for individuals with respiratory symptoms to receive information about their health from the comfort of their homes. The nasal swab test can be used independently by anyone who is 14 years or older and with adult supervision for those two years and older.
Source: USA Today, October 9, 2024. Link. The Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19 and Flu A&B Antigen Test is expected to be on store shelves by Thanksgiving.
Related: Can AI Reduce Healthcare Disparities? Health Execs Debate, MedCity News, October 10, 2024. Link. Leaders debated whether AI has the potential to reduce healthcare disparities. One argued that the technology is not there yet, while the other argued that it’s about how people use AI.