BD Demonstrates Latest Medtech Innovations at MEDLAB Middle East 2021
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By LabMedica International staff writers Posted on 24 Jun 2021 |
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Image: BD Demonstrates Latest Medtech Innovations at MEDLAB Middle East 2021 (Photo courtesy of Becton, Dickinson and Company)
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA) demonstrated its latest Medtech innovations at Medlab Middle East 2021 focusing on infection prevention and control, integrated diagnostics, and lab automation.
At this year’s Medlab Middle East, the company showcased its rapid diagnostic testing solutions to enable caregivers perform high number of tests in a short duration of time; advanced informatics and integrated diagnostics to enhance testing, automate workflows and help expedite decision-making; cutting-edge solutions for microbiology testing to facilitate rapid implementation of infection prevention and control measures; as well as microbiology automation amongst others. Experts from the BD team were also present at the company’s booth to host various in-depth sessions, share best practices, and demonstrate an array of innovative solutions to tackle the region’s ongoing healthcare challenges.
“Last year, the world was exposed to undesirable medical extremities,” said Maher Elhassan, Vice President & General Manager, BD Middle East, North Africa & Turkey. “Now is the time when communities in the region and throughout the world need our continued support and expertise to be able to fight all adversaries and recover. As part of our mission to advance the world of health, BD is determined to leave no stone unturned in our quest to impact people’s lives. Our participation at Medlab Middle East reiterates the company’s efforts to support the region’s healthcare sector with our latest innovations that deliver on patient care, safety, diagnostic accuracy, automation and more.”
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At this year’s Medlab Middle East, the company showcased its rapid diagnostic testing solutions to enable caregivers perform high number of tests in a short duration of time; advanced informatics and integrated diagnostics to enhance testing, automate workflows and help expedite decision-making; cutting-edge solutions for microbiology testing to facilitate rapid implementation of infection prevention and control measures; as well as microbiology automation amongst others. Experts from the BD team were also present at the company’s booth to host various in-depth sessions, share best practices, and demonstrate an array of innovative solutions to tackle the region’s ongoing healthcare challenges.
“Last year, the world was exposed to undesirable medical extremities,” said Maher Elhassan, Vice President & General Manager, BD Middle East, North Africa & Turkey. “Now is the time when communities in the region and throughout the world need our continued support and expertise to be able to fight all adversaries and recover. As part of our mission to advance the world of health, BD is determined to leave no stone unturned in our quest to impact people’s lives. Our participation at Medlab Middle East reiterates the company’s efforts to support the region’s healthcare sector with our latest innovations that deliver on patient care, safety, diagnostic accuracy, automation and more.”
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