{
  "id": 10530235,
  "title": "Bedside blood test can deliver results in under 10 minutes to guide urgent stroke care",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bedside-blood-test-can-deliver-results-in-under-10-minutes-to-guide",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-28T20:20:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-bedside-blood-results-minutes-urgent.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A new bedside blood test developed by researchers at Aarhus University's Department of Chemistry could significantly improve urgent stroke care by delivering results in under 10 minutes. The innovative technology, which utilizes optical measurement and biochemical testing methods, allows doctors to quickly determine if a patient's blood contains specific drug molecules, such as anticoagulants, without the need for laboratory processing or centrifugation. By automating the analysis within a small cassette, the test eliminates manual steps that can take up to an hour in hospital biochemistry departments. This rapid diagnostic tool is crucial for stroke patients, as every minute counts when treating a clot-dissolving medication. The research team behind the technology hopes that its implementation will ultimately improve patient outcomes by reducing the risk of brain damage and hemorrhages associated with acute stroke conditions.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}