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Astek DiagnosticsOne-hour antibiotic sensitivity testing

Astek Diagnostics is building a platform (Eugris) that guides physicians in prescribing appropriate antibiotics for patients with bacterial sepsis in one hour. It is done by detecting the oxygen consumption of the bacteria

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Astek Diagnostics - Revolutionizing UTI Detection

Introduction

Astek Diagnostics is pioneering the JIDDU system, an advanced clinical diagnostics platform designed to confirm urinary tract infections (UTIs) and provide antibiotic sensitivity indications within just 1 hour. This breakthrough technology aims to enhance diagnostic speed and accuracy, significantly improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Key Features

  • Rapid Results: Provides UTI confirmation and antibiotic sensitivity within 1 hour.
  • High Accuracy: Reduces patient complications and pain through precise diagnostics.
  • Cost-Effective: Lowers overall healthcare costs by enabling timely and accurate treatment.
  • FemHealth Impact: Addresses the higher incidence of UTIs in women, contributing to better women's health.
  • AMR Mitigation: Helps combat antimicrobial resistance, a major global health threat.

Use Cases

  • Emergency Rooms: Quick diagnosis and treatment initiation for UTI patients.
  • Primary Care: Efficient management of UTI cases in outpatient settings.
  • FemHealth Clinics: Specialized care for women, who are more prone to UTIs.
  • Hospitals: Reducing the risk of sepsis by timely UTI detection and treatment.
  • Research Institutions: Studying the impact of rapid diagnostics on antimicrobial resistance.

Pricing

Astek Diagnostics offers competitive pricing models tailored to various healthcare settings. Detailed pricing information will be available closer to the market entry in 2025.

Teams

Founded by Mustafa Al Adhami, PhD, Astek Diagnostics collaborates with leading healthcare institutions like The University of Maryland Medical Center and MedStar Health. The team is dedicated to revolutionizing antibiotic prescription practices and improving patient care through innovative diagnostic solutions.